New Energy Sources for Space Propulsion: Pioneering Beyond Chemical Limits

Bharat Khushalani
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Bharat Khushalani: Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, India

European Journal of Applied Physics, 2025, vol. 7, issue 4, 1-12

Abstract: Conventional chemical propulsion systems have long served as the backbone of space exploration, yet they suffer from severe limitations in specific impulse and energy density. As humanity aspires to reach deeper into the solar system and beyond, the need for new energy sources for space propulsion becomes urgent. This paper explores novel and emerging energy sources that could revolutionize propulsion systems, including nuclear fusion, antimatter-catalyzed propulsion, beamed energy, plasma-based systems, and quantum vacuum manipulation. By reviewing cutting-edge developments and proposing hybrid architectures, the paper presents an integrated framework for future propulsion strategies capable of achieving interstellar missions.

Keywords: Propulsion; space travel; thrusters (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.24018/ejphysics.2025.7.4.381

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