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.


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    Title :

    Advanced space mission capabilities of nuclear rockets


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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