• 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
20240015941
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Lawrence P Forsley (Global Energy Corporation Annandale, Virginia, United States)
Pamela A Mosier-Boss (Global Energy Corporation Annandale, Virginia, United States)
Theresa L Benyo (Glenn Research Center Cleveland, United States)
Date Acquired
December 12, 2024
Subject Category
Nuclear PhysicsEnergy Production and Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Disruptive Space Techbologies Day
Location: Washington, DC
Country: US
Start Date: December 18, 2024
Sponsors: Small Business Administration
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 847801.04.04.01.06
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Technical Review
NASA Peer Committee
Keywords
nuclear electric propulsionterrestrial surface powerplanetary surface powerFast fissionlattice confinement fusion