Dream Missions Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibil
This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of extremely ambitious, large and complex space missions that never happened. What were the dreams and expectations of the visionaries behind these plans, and why were they not successful in brin
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Michel van Pelt
Dream Missions Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibilities
Michel van Pelt
Dream Missions Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibilities
Michel van Pelt Space Analyst van ‘t Hoffstraat SM Leiden The Netherlands
SPRINGER PRAXIS BOOKS IN SPACE EXPLORATION
Springer Praxis Books ISBN 978-3-319-53939-3 ISBN 978-3-319-53941-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-53941-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017936899 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover design: Jim Wilkie Project Editor: Michael D. Shayler Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Contents
Acknowledgements.................................................................................................... vii Dedication................................................................................................................... viii About the Author....................................................................................................... ix Preface......................................................................................................................... x 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1 2. Giant launchers.................................................................................................... 16 Shoot ‘em up.......................................................................................................... 16 Super heavy-lift launchers...................................................................................... 19 Extremely heavy-lift launchers................
