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Space Nuclear Propulsion Systems and ApplicationsThe basic principles of the operation of a nuclear rocket engine are reviewed along with a summary of the early history. In addition, the technology status in the nuclear rocket program for development of the flight-rated NERVA engine is described, and applications for this 75,000-pound thrust engine and the results of nuclear stage studies are presented. Advanced research and supporting technology activities in the nuclear rocket program are also summarized.
Document ID
19720009952
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schwenk, F. C. (Office of Space Nuclear Systems (AEC) Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Proc. of the Natl. Symp. on Nat. and Manmade Radiation in Space
Subject Category
Nuclear Engineering
Accession Number
72N17602
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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