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Title: Analysis of space systems study for the space disposal of nuclear waste. Study report, volume 1: Executive summary. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5593436

Space systems concepts were identified and defined and evaluated as to their performance, risks, and technical viability in order to select the most attractive approach for disposal of high level nuclear wastes in space. Major study areas discussed include: (1) mission and operations analysis (2) waste payload systems (3) flight support system (4) launch site systems (5) launch vehicle systems (6) orbit transfer system (7) space disposal destinations and (8) systems integration and evaluation.

Research Organization:
Boeing Co., Seattle, WA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5593436
Report Number(s):
NASA-CR-161867; TRN: 82-008514
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English