In an article published in 1950, Arthur C Clarke proposed the direct electromagnetic launch (using a mass driver) of a space vehicle.
Clarke, Arthur C (1950), Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Volume 9, pages 261-267
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For discussion of mass drivers see the following:
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Dyson, Freeman in “Extraterrestrials: Where are they?” (1982) (edited by Michael Hart and Ben Zuckerman) (available on Amazon USA and on Amazon UK) at pages 45, 46 (in Chapter 7) of the |
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Powers, Robert M in his “The Coattails of God: The Trip to the Stars” (1981) (available on Amazon USA and on Amazon UK) at pages 141-143 (in Chapter 8) of the Warner paperback edition. |
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Rood, Robert and Trefil, James in their “Are We Alone?“ (1980) (available on Amazon USA and on Amazon UK) at pages 194-198 (in Chapter 13) of the Scribners hardback edition. |
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For discussion of Clarke’s article see the following:
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Dyson, Freeman in “Extraterrestrials: Where are they?” (1982) (edited by Michael Hart and Ben Zuckerman) (available on Amazon USA and on Amazon UK) at pages 45, 46 (in Chapter 7) of the |
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