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This invention relates generally to method and apparatus for solar-boost assist and solar-sail assist by a mini-optics light concentrator system utilizing a dynamic ensemble of mini-mirrors. In the boost phase of a rocket ship launch, the system focusses solar energy into the rocket chamber to raise

This invention relates generally to method and apparatus for solar-boost assist and solar-sail assist by a mini-optics light concentrator system utilizing a dynamic ensemble of mini-mirrors. In the boost phase of a rocket ship launch, the system focusses solar energy into the rocket chamber to raise the temperature of the propellant and increase the impulse. In the mid-course phase, the system focusses solar energy onto the rocket's solar sail to increase the thrust. In both cases, the system reduces the weight of the rocket by providing a weightless source of thrust.

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This invention relates generally to method and apparatus for solar-boost assist and solar-sail assist by a mini-optics light concentrator system utilizing a dynamic ensemble of mini-mirrors. In the boost phase of a rocket ship launch, the system focusses solar energy into the rocket chamber to raise

This invention relates generally to method and apparatus for solar-boost assist and solar-sail assist by a mini-optics light concentrator system utilizing a dynamic ensemble of mini-mirrors. In the boost phase of a rocket ship launch, the system focusses solar energy into the rocket chamber to raise the temperature of the propellant and increase the impulse. In the mid-course phase, the system focusses solar energy onto the rocket's solar sail to increase the thrust. In both cases, the system reduces the weight of the rocket by providing a weightless source of thrust. on. 10. A heated type air flow rate sensor according to claim 7 wherein said flexible support portion extends from said diaphragm fixing portion of said diaphragm fixing flange under a surface of said diaphragm opposite a surface of the diaphragm on which the heat generating resistive element is mounted. 11. A heated type air flow rate sensor according to claim 10, further comprising means for absorbing shock comprising a flexible support extending from said diaphragm fixing portion under a surface of said diaphragm opposite a surface mounting said resistive element. 12. A heated type air flow rate sensor according to claim 7, wherein said diaphragm fixing portion of said diaphragm fixing flange is comprised of Si. 13. A heated type air flow rate sensor comprising: a diaphragm fixing flange for fixing a diaphragm; and a heat generating resistive element mounted to the diaphragm, so that the air flow rate is measured using an electric resistance value, wherein a flexible support portion is setup to a diaphragm fixing portion of said diaphragm fixing flange and a taper shape is formed from the root portion o