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Historical perspectives - The role of the NASA Lewis Research Center in the national space nuclear power programsThe history of the NASA Lewis Research Center's role in space nuclear power programs is reviewed. Lewis has provided leadership in research, development, and the advancement of space power and propulsion systems. Lewis' pioneering efforts in nuclear reactor technology, shielding, high temperature materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mechanical and direct energy conversion, high-energy propellants, electric propulsion and high performance rocket fuels and nozzles have led to significant technical and management roles in many natural space nuclear power and propulsion programs.
Document ID
19910069090
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bloomfield, H. S.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Sovie, R. J.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1991
Subject Category
General
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 91-3462
Accession Number
91A53713
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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