Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) enables entirely new classes of deep-space science missions to yield scientific returns that, in most cases, are simply not possible with traditional architectures. NTP systems can yield dramatically reduced interplanetary travel times, deliver roughly 2- 3 times (or more) the mass that can be delivered by conventional chemical propulsion systems, or provide a combination of these advantages to further enhance scientific return. Present NASA and DoD-sponsored plans for NTP systems will mature the technology using prototype and flight demonstration engines to prove the designs. These prototype engines will have performance in the correct thrust range so as to permit use as a low-risk propulsion stage in support of high-payoff deep space science missions. Additionally, the use of low-enriched Uranium (LEU) fuels over highly-enriched Uranium (HEU) fuels reduce the costs of engine development, qualification, acceptance and launch, and lowers the risks associated with proliferation management.


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    Titel :

    Enabling Deep Space Science Missions with Nuclear Thermal Propulsion


    Beteiligte:
    Kurt A Polzin (Autor:in) / C Russell Joyner (Autor:in) / Timothy Kokan (Autor:in) / Stephen Edwards (Autor:in) / Adam Irvine (Autor:in) / Mitchell Rodriguez (Autor:in) / Michael Houts (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2020-07-15


    Medientyp :

    Sonstige


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch