Nuclear rocket performance based on Rover/NERVA technology
Conference
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OSTI ID:6297729
It has been suggested that the 1955-1972 nuclear rocket development (Rover) program provides a strong foundation for a renewed nuclear engine development effort. It is concluded that there is an extensive development base deriving from the Rover/NERVA program for bead-loaded graphite-fueled reactors (Isp = 825-900 s), a moderate base for composite fuel (Isp = 875-925 s), and a modest base for carbide fuel (Isp = 975-1025 s). For carbide fuel and to some extent for composite fuel, there is a potential for considerable increase in reactor core and presumable engine lifetime with only modest reduction in Isp.
- OSTI ID:
- 6297729
- Report Number(s):
- AIAA-Paper-90-3786; CONF-9009324-; TRN: 91-004431
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) space programs and technologies conference, Huntsville, AL (USA), 25-27 Sep 1990
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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