Atomic power in space: A history

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6427889· OSTI ID:6427889

''Atomic Power in Space,'' a history of the Space Isotope Power Program of the United States, covers the period from the program's inception in the mid-1950s through 1982. Written in non-technical language, the history is addressed to both the general public and those more specialized in nuclear and space technologies. 19 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Planning and Human Systems, Inc., Washington, DC (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-83NE32117
• OSTI ID: 6427889
• Report Number(s): DOE/NE/32117-H1; ON: DE87010618
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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