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Blazing the trailway: Nuclear electric propulsion and its technology program plansAn overview is given of the plans for a program in nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) technology for space applications being considered by NASA, DOE, and DOD. Possible missions using NEP are examined, and NEP technology plans are addressed regarding concept development, systems engineering, nuclear fuels, power conversion, thermal management, power management and distribution, electric thrusters, facilities, and issues related to safety and environment. The programmatic characteristics are considered.
Document ID
19920014009
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Doherty, Michael P. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
E-6941
NASA-TM-105605
NAS 1.15:105605
AIAA PAPER 91-3441
Report Number: E-6941
Report Number: NASA-TM-105605
Report Number: NAS 1.15:105605
Report Number: AIAA PAPER 91-3441
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Advanced Space Exploration Initiative Technologies
Location: Cleveland, OH
Country: United States
Start Date: September 4, 1991
End Date: September 6, 1991
Sponsors: AIAA, OAI
Accession Number
92N23252
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 593-72-00
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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