Patent ID: 7762173

Claim:
An apparatus comprising: (a) a multi-cell launcher comprising: (i) a plurality of missiles, wherein each of which comprises a chemical-propulsion engine; (ii) a plurality of sleds, wherein each of the sleds throws one of the missiles, and wherein each of the sleds comprises an first electro-magnet that is substantially immovable with respect to the sled; and (iii) a plurality of guides, wherein each of the guides propels one of the sleds, and wherein each of the guides comprises a second electro-magnet that is substantially immovable with respect to the guide, and further wherein the second electro-magnet and the first electro-magnet of the propelled sled are not electrically connected; and (b) a power source for powering each of the first electro-magnets and the second electro-magnets.