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Microwave Propulsion

This propulsion technique is a type of light propulsion. Let us first start with the definition of microwaves, their properties and then proceed further to see how they can be employed to propel the spacecrafts.

Microwaves are very short waves of electromagnetic energy traveling at the speed of light. Their wavelength varies 30 cm to 0.3 cm

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