Results of a mission engineering analysis of nuclear-thermionic electric propulsion spacecraft for unmanned interplanetary and geocentric missions are summarized. Critical technologies associated with the development of nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) are assessed. Outer planet and comet rendezvous mission analysis, NEP stage design for geocentric and interplanetary missions, NEP system development cost and unit costs, and technology requirements for NEP stage development are studied. The NEP stage design provides both inherent reliability and high payload mass capability. The NEP stage and payload integration was found to be compatible with the space shuttle. (Author)


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    Title :

    Nuclear Electric Propulsion Mission Engineering Study. Volume 1 Executive Summary


    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English