RUNNING AIRCRAFT, STARTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ECONOMICALLY EFFICIENT STARTING

摘要

The application describes a launch system (20), a launch vehicle (200) for use with a launch system (20) and methods for launching a payload using a launch vehicle (200) and / or a launch system. The invention may provide for the delivery of a payload to a point located on the Earth, in the Earth orbit or beyond. The launch vehicle (200) may include a payload (240), a fuel tank (230), an electric heater (220) in which the working fluid, such as light gas (eg hydrogen), is electrically heated, and the exhaust nozzle (210) is which expands the heated working fluid with exhaust velocity, component, for example, 7-16 km / s. A launch vehicle can be used together with a launch system, which can also include a launch tube (100) formed from at least one tube (110, 130), which can have electrical conductivity and which can be combined with at least one insulating pipe (120). Also used source (300) of electrical energy.