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Schall, W.O., Eckel, H.A., Bohn, W.L. (2007). Laser Propulsion Thrusters for Space Transportation. In: Phipps, C. (eds) Laser Ablation and its Applications. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 129. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30453-3_17
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