Emerging Technologies
Laser Propulsion
Laser/Beamed Energy Propulsion
Laser/Beamed Energy Propulsion (Laser Propulsion) — Using ground or space-based lasers to heat propellant or push light sails on spacecraft. Breakthrough Starshot aims to send gram-scale probes to Alpha Centauri at 20% light speed.
Frequently asked about Laser Propulsion
- What does Laser Propulsion mean in the space industry?
- Laser/Beamed Energy Propulsion: Using ground or space-based lasers to heat propellant or push light sails on spacecraft. Breakthrough Starshot aims to send gram-scale probes to Alpha Centauri at 20% light speed.
- What does Laser Propulsion stand for?
- Laser Propulsion stands for Laser/Beamed Energy Propulsion.
- What category of space terminology does Laser Propulsion belong to?
- Laser Propulsion is part of the Emerging Technologies category in space industry terminology.
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