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As we have seen, a completely reusable launch vehicle with a good payload capacity—preferably single-stage-to-orbit—is very difficult to achieve with purely onboard chemical propulsion systems. In this chapter we will evaluate technologies that either act externally or use electromagnetic energy to enhance the overall launcher performance.
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Tajmar, M. (2003). Launch Assist Technologies. In: Advanced Space Propulsion Systems. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0547-4_4
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