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Propulsion issues, options and tradesSeveral different types of propulsion concepts are discussed: pulsed fission; continuous nuclear fission; chemical; and chemical boost with advanced nuclear fission. Some of the key characteristics of each type are provided, and typical concepts of each are shown.
Document ID
19870008357
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Forsythe, Doug J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Manned Mars Mission. Working Group Papers, V. 2, Sect. 5, App.
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
87N17790
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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