The maximum temperature concentrated sunlight can heat a material to is 5800K. How do we approach this limit?
We will describe existing and potential designs for solar thermal rockets.
Monday, 23 October 2017
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
SpaceX SFR: Small Falcon Rocket
The Small Falcon Rocket is a scaled down alternative to SpaceX's Big Falcon Spaceship that fits on top of existing Falcon 9 boosters.
We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a design.
Thursday, 12 October 2017
Anti-Orbit Laser Submarines
Laser-equipped nuclear-powered submarines are the perfect last line of defense against an attacking force in orbit.
