Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration

Author:   National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board ,  Space Nuclear Propulsion Technologies Committee
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309684804


Pages:   92
Publication Date:   29 August 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration identifies primary technical and programmatic challenges, merits, and risks for developing and demonstrating space nuclear propulsion technologies of interest to future exploration missions. This report presents key milestones and a top-level development and demonstration roadmap for performance nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion systems and identifies missions that could be enabled by successful development of each technology. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction and Baseline Mission Requirements 2 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion 3 Nuclear Electric Propulsion 4 System and Programmatic Issues 5 Mission Applications Appendixes Appendix A: Statement of Task and Additional Guidance Appendix B: Findings and Recommendations Appendix C: Committee Member Biographies Appendix D: Acronyms

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Author:   National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board ,  Space Nuclear Propulsion Technologies Committee
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
ISBN:  

9780309684804


ISBN 10:   0309684803
Pages:   92
Publication Date:   29 August 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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