History, status, and objectives of present activities and possible engine missions; emphasis is on Kiwi reactor development program, test procedures, test facilities and test site; NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) engine development program, engine subsystems and components; test facility requirements, remote handling, transport, and assembly/disassembly equipment; government organization established for management of nuclear rocket and vehicle stage program; engine application to some initial missions; comparisons made with all-chemical counterpart vehicle.


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    Title :

    Development of nuclear rocket propulsion in United States


    Additional title:

    Brit Interplanetary Soc -- J


    Contributors:
    House, W.C. (author)


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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