A STUDY OF MANNED NUCLEAR-ROCKET MISSIONS TO MARS
Journal Article
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· Aero/Space Eng.
OSTI ID:4012588
The weight and size of the vehicles required to perform manned nuclear rocket missions to Mars are discussed. The effects of mission duration, radiation environment of space, and the use of atmospheric braking are evaluated. Analyses are made on the assumptions that the vehicle is for seven men and that the trip is for a 420 day mission (with 40 days at Mars). Included in this evaluation is the trajectory requirements for a round trip to Mars. The shielding requirements are discussed in terms of density and total weight in relation to the tolerable radiation doses that are expected due te solar flares and the nuclear propulsion system. (.N.W.R.)
- Research Organization:
- Lewis Research Center, Cleveland
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-025745
- OSTI ID:
- 4012588
- Journal Information:
- Aero/Space Eng., Journal Name: Aero/Space Eng. Vol. Vol: 20: No. 7
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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