Abstract: It seems to be very amazing if we use Solar wind for future propulsion of Spacecrafts. This project deals with the application of Solar wind which is a possible source of momentum that might be usable for spacecraft propulsion. It could be utilized by creating an artificial magnetosphere around the spacecraft. The result is that the force acting on the spacecraft is maximum when no plasma is injected. The physical reason is that although injecting plasma makes the magnetosphere larger and increases the force acting on the magnetopause; most of the momentum is transferred to the escaping plasma. This is in contrast that because of the increased force acting on the magnetopause, injecting plasma would increase the net thrust on the spacecraft.
Keywords: Magnetosphere, Magnetopause, Plasma, Propulsion.
Title: Spacecraft Propulsion by Solar Radiation
Author: ABHIMANYU SINGH RATHORE
International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews
ISSN 2348-697X (Online)
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