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Application of Molten Salt Reactor Technology to MMW In-Space NEP and Surface Power MissionsAnticipated manned nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) and planetary surface power missions will require multimegawatt nuclear 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 multimegawatt gas-cooled and liquid metal concepts.
Document ID
20020066157
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
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 2002
Subject Category
Nuclear Physics
Meeting Information
Meeting: ANS Annual Meeting: Embedded Topical - International Congress on Advanced Nuclear Power Plants; Session on Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technologies
Location: Hollywood, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: June 9, 2002
End Date: June 13, 2002
Sponsors: American Nuclear Society
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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