This paper discusses the design of a Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) system, selection of thrusters and propellant. Outer planet exploration requirements are compared to earth orbital power requirements and a nuclear electric power system with a power level of 200 to 250 kWe is recommended. Current technology appears capable of accomplishing the early missions and growth potential exists for accomplishing more difficult later missions without significant changes in the basic system.
Nuclear electric power and propulsion system for earth orbital and solar system exploration applications
AIAA, SAE, and ASME, Joint Propulsion Conference ; 1979 ; Las Vegas, NV
01.06.1979
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Advanced Solar System Exploration Missions Using Nuclear-Electric Propulsion
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1994
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