• Published 2020, Physical Review C 1,2
• Patented and Commercialized 2024, Astral Systems
• LCF in compact neutron generator 50x increase in neutron flux, 99% from LCF
• Produce medical radioisotopes
• LCF Fast-Fission Hybrid Reaction
• No Enriched Uranium
• Demonstrated with US Navy and GEC
• Modeling and Scaling under NIAC and NSF funding
• Application
• Deep space
• Power: Icy worlds
• Propulsion: Nuclear Electric Propulsion
• Planetary Surface Power: Lunar and Mars
• Terrestrial
• DoD Operational Energy
• Onsite power for Data Centers
Document ID
20240013692
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Date Acquired
October 29, 2024
Publication Date
November 4, 2024
Subject Category
Meeting Information
Meeting: Disruptive Technologies Briefing
Location: Washington D.C.
Country: US
Start Date: November 4, 2024
Sponsors: Space Economy and Advanced Manufacturing Working Group
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Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
External Peer Committee
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