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The electric solar wind sail |
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Machinery/Equipment |
| Pekka Janhunen, Helsinki, NA FI |
Votes: 8 |
10/14/2008 |
The electric solar wind sail, or electric sail for short, is a new,
revolutionary method for moving in deep space. The electric sail
promises to solve a long-standing problem how to move about in the
solar system without consuming much rocket fuel. The electric sail was
invented in Finland in 2006 as a byproduct of basic research of space
plasma physics, and is now being pursued by an international team
consisting of different groups mainly in Europe.
The electric sail consists of
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OSRV – Orbital Sectional Reusable Vehicle |
Page Views: 229 |
Transportation |
| Gregory Crosby, Clinton, MS US |
Votes: 6 |
09/22/2008 |
OSRV – Orbital Sectional Reusable Vehicle (With an artificial gravity cylinder swing)
Basically this is a cocoon that carries manned vehicles to and from its flight destinations.
OSRV – Main hull design 2 layers (doubled hull configuration) from outer to inner hull will be a 6 to 12 inch safety layer for small projectile impacts and to aid with shielding harmful radiation.
Main Drive (Propulsion Section) – Could be fitted with Nuclear/Fusion reactor drive. Possible ION drive.
Gravity Swing
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Viscosity Resistance Trainer |
Page Views: 410 |
Medical |
| Z. Altug, Los Angeles, CA US |
Votes: 11 |
07/19/2008 |
PROBLEM:
Physicians and scientists do not have a practical device to use for training and rehabilitating astronauts during prolonged spaceflight to prevent bone demineralization and loss of muscle mass in a zero gravity environment. Humans will not be able to reach Mars, create a future space colony on the Moon, or travel to any other location in the Solar System with manned spacecraft unless the human body can be trained to prevent the loss of
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