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Scientific and technical journal «Priborostroenie»
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Development of new transportation systems for satellite launching and space vehicle missions based on the use of high-power lasers is analyzed. Achievement of high energy efficiency of thrust production as well as minimization of propellant consumption are considered as principal concerns of high-power laser propulsion development. The consideration is based on experimental study of interaction of pulsed laser radiation with various propellants.