Several 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
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
Nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion systems will enable and/or enhance important space e...
The physics and technology issues and performance potential of various direct thrust fission and fus...
A space propulsion concept is proposed and analyzed which consists of a thin sheet coated on one sid...
Fission has been considered for in-space propulsion since the 1940s. Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP...
Space missions using electric propulsion systems launched by Saturn V or larger boosters - use of ch...
The NASA Office of Chief Technologist has funded from FY11 through FY14 successive studies of the ph...
In 1989, a Presidential directive created the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) which had a goal of...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
Conventional propulsion technology (chemical and electric) currently limits the ...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
A novel concept of Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR) propulsion is presented. It is based onthe direct co...
The last major development effort for nuclear power and propulsion systems ended in 1993. Currently,...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
Nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion systems will enable and/or enhance important space e...
The physics and technology issues and performance potential of various direct thrust fission and fus...
A space propulsion concept is proposed and analyzed which consists of a thin sheet coated on one sid...
Fission has been considered for in-space propulsion since the 1940s. Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP...
Space missions using electric propulsion systems launched by Saturn V or larger boosters - use of ch...
The NASA Office of Chief Technologist has funded from FY11 through FY14 successive studies of the ph...
In 1989, a Presidential directive created the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) which had a goal of...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
Conventional propulsion technology (chemical and electric) currently limits the ...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
A novel concept of Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR) propulsion is presented. It is based onthe direct co...
The last major development effort for nuclear power and propulsion systems ended in 1993. Currently,...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
The fundamental capability of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is game changing for space exploratio...
Nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion systems will enable and/or enhance important space e...