McInnes, C. , McRobb, M. and Hu, Z. (2019) From miniature satellites to giant sun shields – the extreme technology transforming space engineering. Conversation, 26 Jun.
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Publisher's URL: https://theconversation.com/from-miniature-satellites-to-giant-sun-shields-the-extreme-technology-transforming-space-engineering-114532
Abstract
Scientists are hoping to turn tiny spacecraft into starships by coupling them with large solar sails.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Keywords: | Space exploration, satellite space exploration. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | No |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McRobb, Dr Malcolm and McInnes, Professor Colin and Hu, Dr Zhongxu |
Authors: | McInnes, C., McRobb, M., and Hu, Z. |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) L Education > L Education (General) |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy |
Journal Name: | Conversation |
Publisher: | The Conversation |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 The Author |
First Published: | First published in The Conversation 26 June 2019 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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