SP-100 materials technology for SEI applicationsGeneral Electric and selected National laboratories are developing the SP-100 concept under the sponsorship of DOE,NASA and SDIO. Near term Space Exploration Initiative goals include the establishment of a lunar base, interplanetary manned missions, and the eventual establishment of a base on Mars. All of these projected missions have substantial power requirements. The SP-100 nuclear reactor has been identified as a promising power source to meet these requirements. This paper describes the material selections for SP-100, the factors driving the selection, and the progress to date in solving fabrication problems and producing the necessary properties data base.
Document ID
19910067800
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ring, P. J. (General Electric Co. San Jose, CA, United States)
Kangilaski, M. (General Electric Co. San Jose, CA, United States)
Davies, S. M. (General Electric Co., Astro-Space Div., San Jose CA, United States)