This article offers a summary of past efforts in the development of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion systems for space transportation. First, the generic principle of thermal propulsion is outlined: a propellant is directly heated by a power source prior to being expanded which creates a thrusting force on the rocket. This enables deriving a motivation for the use of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) relying on nuclear power sources.
Review of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems
2015
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
Review of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems
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