Comet Riders--Nuclear nomads to the stars

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5956313

Angelo, Jr, J A ^[1]; Buden, D ^[2]

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1. Science Applications International Corp., Melbourne, FL (United States)
2. EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

This paper describes the potential role of an evolutionary family of advanced space nuclear power systems (solid core reactor, gas core reactor, and thermonulcear fusion systems) in the detailed exploration of Solar System comets and in the use of interstellar comes to support migratory journeys to the stars by both human beings and their smart robot systems. 14 refs., 5 figs., 2 tabs.

• Research Organization: EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-76ID01570
• OSTI ID: 5956313
• Report Number(s): EGG-M-91485; CONF-9110217-5; ON: DE92003287
• Resource Relation: Conference: 42. International Aeronautical Federation Congress (IAEFC), Montreal (Canada), 7-11 Oct 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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