A guide to nuclear technologies for space applications: Past, present, and future

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Abstract

Nuclear concepts have been investigated for space applications for nearly 60 years. Such concepts include radioisotope power systems, fission power systems, nuclear electric propulsion, nuclear thermal propulsion, and other advanced concepts. These technologies have enabled a variety of missions to explore the solar system and continue to make deep space exploration and manned mission architectures possible. This paper describes these technologies as they have been developed and implemented throughout history.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2015
PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society
Pages307-316
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781510843424
StatePublished - 2015
Event2015 Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2015 - Albuquerque, United States
Duration: Feb 23 2015Feb 26 2015

Publication series

NameNuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2015

Conference

Conference2015 Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAlbuquerque
Period02/23/1502/26/15

Keywords

  • Fission
  • History
  • Power
  • Propulsion
  • Radioisotope

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