Objective of NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Application) program; possible trends in application of solid-core, heat-exchanger type of nuclear rocket propulsion; engine performance parameters, such as propellant feed cycles, specific impulse, nozzle length, area ratio, and engine flow rate, are discussed; potential space missions are covered on basis of typical ranges of velocity (from orbital launch) required; results are presented parametrically so that engine thrust, duration, and startup weight or delivered payload for any mission or velocity requirement can be determined.
Advanced space mission capabilities of nuclear rockets
J Spacecraft Rockets
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets ; 1 , n 4
1964
7 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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