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Back to the future - Using nuclear propulsion to go to MarsThe status of nuclear rocket propulsion is reviewed and its advantages for a manned Mars mission is examined. Special attention is given to nuclear thermal propulsion. The NASA nuclear propulsion program is reviewed.
Document ID
19910059419
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bennett, Gary L.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Graham, Scott R.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Harer, Kathleen F.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1991
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 91-1888
Accession Number
91A44042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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