The Microwave Thermal Rocket

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf rocket propulsion system
gptkbp:advantage high specific impulse
no onboard energy source required
gptkbp:canBe single-stage-to-orbit vehicles
space tugs
gptkbp:category advanced propulsion concepts
beamed-energy propulsion
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:satellite
space propulsion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Microwave Thermal Rocket
gptkbp:operates heating propellant with microwaves
gptkbp:powerSource microwave radiation
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Kevin_L.G._Parkin
2001
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:water
hydrogen
thermal rocket
gptkbp:relatedTo laser thermal rocket
solar thermal rocket
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology
gptkb:Parkin_Research
gptkbp:uses beamed energy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kevin_Parkin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6