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Space disposal of nuclear wastesThe DOE has been studying several options for nuclear waste disposal, among them space disposal, which NASA has been assessing. Attention is given to space disposal destinations noting that a circular heliocentric orbit about halfway between Earth and Venus is the reference option in space disposal studies. Discussion also covers the waste form, showing that parameters to be considered include high waste loading, high thermal conductivity, thermochemical stability, resistance to leaching, fabrication, resistance to oxidation and to thermal shock. Finally, the Space Shuttle nuclear waste disposal mission profile is presented.
Document ID
19800045278
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Priest, C. C.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Nixon, R. F.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Program Development Directorate, Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Rice, E. E.
(Battelle Columbus Laboratories Columbus, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Astronautics and Aeronautics
Volume: 18
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
80A29448
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-32391
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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