Nuclear power--key to man's extraterrestrial civilization

Conference · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5516542

Angelo, J A; Buden, D

The start of the Third Millennium will be highlighted by the establishment of man's extraterrestrial civilization with three technical cornerstones leading to the off-planet expansion of the human resource base. These are the availability of compact energy sources for power and propulsion, the creation of permanent manned habitats in space, and the ability to process materials anywhere in the Solar System. In the 1990s and beyond, nuclear reactors could represent the prime source of both space power and propulsion. The manned and unmanned space missions of tomorrow will demand first kilowatt and then megawatt levels of power. Various nuclear power plant technologies are discussed, with emphasis on derivatives from the nuclear rocket technology.

• Research Organization: Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
• OSTI ID: 5516542
• Report Number(s): CONF-820814-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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