Fission technology can enable rapid, affordable access to any point in the solar system. If fission propulsion systems are to be developed to their full potential; however, near-term customers must be identified and initial fission systems successfully developed, launched, and utilized. Successful utilization will most likely occur if frequent, significant hardware-based milestones can be achieved throughout the program. Achieving these milestones will depend on the capability to perform highly realistic non-nuclear testing of nuclear systems. This paper discusses ongoing and potential research that could help achieve these milestones.
Hardware Based Technology Assessment in Support of Near-Term Space Fission Missions
STAIF 2003 ; 2003 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States
2003-01-01
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Hardware Based Technology Assessment in Support of Near-Term Space Fission Missions
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