The Sunflower Project
A proposed space transportation system which consists of two parts: rotocrane moving in an atmosphere only, and sunflower moving in a space plasma. Description of the theory and state of development.
http://www.xprize.cz
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Propulsion Research Center
(part of Marshall Space Flight Center). Gives details on current research projects.
http://www.spacetransportation.com/sciresearch/prc.html
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Solar-Thruster-Sailor
Solar Sail with hybrid propulsion, using light pressure and ion thruster to produce thrust. Spacecraft Building System to build large, light weight space structures in a fast and simple way.
http://www.solar-thruster-sailor.info
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Interstellar Missions
News on advanced propulsion technologies for space travel from universtites, organisations and companies.
http://www.interstellarmissions.com
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Propulsion Tutorial
Explains the different propulsion systems that could be used to send humans to Mars.
http://www.marsacademy.com/propul/propul1.htm
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Swiss Propulsion Laboratory
Aims to develop systems to transport small civilian payloads into a low-earth orbit (LEO).
http://www.spl.ch
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