4. Strategies for Rapid Implementation of Interstellar Missions: Precursors and Beyond

Papers

1. IN-SITU INVESTIGATION OF THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM

2. Near-Term Interstellar Probe: First Step

3. Decelerating interstellar probes with magnetic sails

4. Laser-powered Electric Propulsion for Interstellar Precursor Missions

5. Characterization of a Non-Stationary Spherical Inflated Light Sail for Ultra-Fast Interstellar Travel by Using Commercial 3D Codes

6. Project Glowworm: Testing Laser Sail Propulsion in LEO

7. Using Graphene Interstellar Solar Photon Sails: Sensitivity Studies for Pico-Probes and Arks

8. Case Study of an Interstellar Mission to Tau Ceti: Unmanned Interstellar Probe Using Gas Core Nuclear Reactors with Early 21st Century Technology

9. Dynamic analysis of space tether system with sliding bead-capsule for payload delivery

10. Patent Management for Space Structures

11. Multi-Tethered Maneuvers for a Spacecraft Passing Near the Moon

12. The Phobos L-1 Operational Tether Experiment

13. Large Tether Systems and ISS Reuse

14. Medium Earth-Orbit Tether Extending Our Reach