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Application of Molten Salt Reactor Technology to Nuclear Electric Propulsion MissionNuclear electric propulsion (NEP) and planetary surface power missions require reactors that are lightweight, operationally robust, and scalable in power for widely varying scientific mission objectives. Molten salt reactor technology meets all of these requirements and offers an interesting alternative to traditional gas cooled, liquid metal, and heat pipe space reactors.
Document ID
20020066156
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Patton, Bruce (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Sorensen, Kirk (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Rodgers, Stephen L.
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 2, 2002
Subject Category
Nuclear Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Nuclear Society Meeting
Location: Hollywood, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: June 3, 2002
End Date: June 9, 2002
Sponsors: American Nuclear Society
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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