Space Nuclear Power Systems - Softcover

Houts, Michael G

 
9781289045340: Space Nuclear Power Systems
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1289045348 ISBN 13: 9781289045340
Publisher: Bibliogov, 2013

Synopsis

Fission power and propulsion systems can enable exciting space exploration missions. These include bases on the moon and Mars; and the exploration, development, and utilization of the solar system. In the near-term, fission surface power systems could provide abundant, constant, cost-effective power anywhere on the surface of the Moon or Mars, independent of available sunlight. Affordable access to Mars, the asteroid belt, or other destinations could be provided by nuclear thermal rockets. In the further term, high performance fission power supplies could enable both extremely high power levels on planetary surfaces and fission electric propulsion vehicles for rapid, efficient cargo and crew transfer. Advanced fission propulsion systems could eventually allow routine access to the entire solar system. Fission systems could also enable the utilization of resources within the solar system.

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Publisher
Bibliogov
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1289045348
ISBN 13 
9781289045340
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
28