APPLICATIONS FOR LOW-POWER NUCLEAR ROCKETS
Journal Article
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· Astronautics
OSTI ID:4843508
Performance and applications of low-power nuclear rockets powered by fast-reactor engine concepts are discussed. The tungsten-based low-power (less than 2000 mw) fast reactor rockets offer high performance in many missions starting from orbit with a 25-ton vehicle. The reactor used is compared to those for graphite-moderated reactors and chemical (O/sub 2/--H/sub 2/) engines. The shielding requirements for fast reactors and the effects of shielding upon vehicle operations are also discussed. (N.W.R.)
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-028165
- OSTI ID:
- 4843508
- Journal Information:
- Astronautics, Journal Name: Astronautics Vol. Vol: 6: No. 8
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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