Summary of results of EMPIRE (Early Manned Planetary-Interplanetary Roundtrip Expedition) study program performed for NASA by Aeronutronic Div in 1962; mission analyses and spacecraft syntheses are reported for methods of accomplishing manned mission with close approach to Venus and Mars and return to Earth in 1970-72 period; development plan and funding schedule for accomplishing dual planet fly-by using nuclear engine for interplanetary injection from Earth orbit, taking up to 631 days, and providing for Earth return with lifting re-entry vehicle.


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    Title :

    EMPIRE dual planet flyby mission


    Additional title:

    AIAA -- Tech Paper


    Contributors:
    Dixon, F.P. (author)

    Conference:

    Meeting of the AIAA -- Engineering Problems of Manned Interplanetary Exploration ; 1963 Interplanetary



    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :