Document Details
Title:
A Study of the Economics and Consequences of Recovery of Radioisotope Fuel Forms from Space Systems
Subject Terms:
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1965 Aug 01
Document Pages:
59 p.
Document Number(s):
SC-DC-65-1677; ALSNL199700001258
Originating Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
OpenNet Entry Date:
1999 Sep 28
OpenNet Modified Date:
2012 Jun 27
Description/Abstract:
This report evaluates the recovery of radioisotope fuel from space power systems from the standpoint of economics. In addition, the effect of recovery on isotopic fuel production and availability is considered.