Using an Artsimovich Railgun for return from the Moon

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Title:	Using an Artsimovich Railgun for return from the Moon
Authors:	Sazhin, M. V Safonova, M. V Sementsov, V. N
Keywords:	Development of the Moon Railgun Space elevator
Issue Date:	May-2021
Publisher:	Springer
Citation:	Moscow University Physics Bulletin, Vol. 76, No. 3, pp. 182-185
Abstract:	Nonstandard techniques to deliver a payload from the Moon to Earth are explored. Two approaches are compared, which are based on using a space elevator and an acceleration device, the Artsimovich railgun. The energy needed to launch a payload to a low lunar orbit and the L1 libration point in the Earth–Moon system is estimated. We conclude that the railgun is economically advantageous compared to the space elevator and standard jet technologies.
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URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/2248/7849
ISSN:	0027-1349
Appears in Collections:	IIAP Publications

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