SP-100 nuclear space power systems with application to space commercialization

Conference · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5669715

Smith, J M

The purpose of this paper is to familiarize the Space Commercialization Community with the status and characteristics of the SP-100 space nuclear power system. The program is a joint undertaking by the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy and NASA. The goal of the program is to develop, validate, and demonstrate the technology for space nuclear power systems in the range of 10 to 1000 kWe electric for use in the future civilian and military space missions. Also discussed are mission applications which are enhanced and/or enabled by SP-100 technology and how this technology compares to that of more familiar solar power systems. The mission applications include earth orbiting platforms and lunar/Mars surface power.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
• OSTI ID: 5669715
• Report Number(s): N-89-12665; NASA-TM--101403; E--4487; NAS--1.15:101403; CONF-890356--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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