Space reactors - past, present, and future
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OSTI ID:6017507
In the 1990s and beyond, advanced-design nuclear reactors could represent the prime source of both space power and propulsion. Many sophisticated military and civilian space missions of the future will require first kilowatt and then megawatt levels of power. This paper reviews key technology developments that accompanied past US space nuclear power development efforts, describes on-going programs, and then explores reactor technologies that will satisfy megawatt power level needs and beyond.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA); Florida Inst. of Tech., Melbourne (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6017507
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-83-1210; CONF-830812-4; ON: DE83011177
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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