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THE NUCLEAR ROCKET: NEW POWERPLANT FOR SPACE VEHICLE PROPULSION

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4182161· OSTI ID:4182161
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A fundamental and practical survey is made of nuclear rocket application to space vehicle propulsion. The engine is described and propellant and radiation effects are discussed. Project Rover is summarized and performance requirements for a space vehicle are discussed. It is concluded that nuclear rockets can provide substantial performance, reliability, and economic advantages for difficult space missions. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Division of Reactor Development, AEC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-011329
OSTI ID:
4182161
Report Number(s):
TID-8520
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

ECONOMICS
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems
PERFORMANCE
POWER PLANTS
PROPULSION
RADIATION EFFECTS
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
ROCKETS
SPACE VEHICLES
USES