"Impulsar": Experimental and theoretical investigations

The objective of the "Impulsar" project is to accomplish a circle of experimental, engineering and technological works on creation of a high efficiency laser rocket engine. The project includes many organizations of the rocket industry and Academy of Sciences of Russia. High repetition rate pulse-penodic CO2 laser system project for launching will be presented. Optical system for 15MW laser energy delivery and optical matrix of Laser engine receiver will by discussed as well. Basic characteristics of the laser-based engine will be compared with theoretical predictions and important stages of further technology implementation (low frequency resonance). Relying on a wide cooperation of different branches of science and industry organizations it is very possible to use the accumulated potential for launching of nano - vehicles during the upcoming 4-5 years.