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Title:
Nuclear Propulsion for Space (Rev.)
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Subject Terms:
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems; Understanding the Atom Series; NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems; nuclear rockets; nuclear space propulsion; SNAP (Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power) reactors; NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application); Project Rover; Project Pluto
Document Type:
BOOK
Publication Date:
1971 Jan 01
Declassification Status:
Never classified
Document Pages:
68 pages
Accession Number:
Atom38
Originating Research Org.:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
OpenNet Entry Date:
2014 Jun 25
OpenNet Modified Date:
2014 Jun 28
Description/Abstract:
The operation of nuclear rockets and a description of the development of nuclear rockets in the U.S. is given. Early developments and Project Rover, Project Pluto, and the NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) Program are detailed. The Nuclear Rocket Development Station facilities in Nevada are described. The possibilities and advantages of using nuclear rockets for missions beginning from an earth orbit and moving outward toward higher earth orbits, the moon, and the planets are discussed.