The nuclear safety integration and operational aspects of transporting nuclear payloads to and from an earth orbiting space base by space shuttle are discussed. The representative payloads considered were: (1) zirconium hydride-Brayton power module, (2) isotope-Brayton power module, and (3) small isotope power systems or heat sources. Areas of investigation also include nuclear safety related integration and packaging as well as operational requirements for the shuttle and payload systems for all phases of the mission.


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    Title :

    Manned space flight nuclear system safety. Volume 1: Executive summary. Part 2: Space shuttle nuclear system safety


    Publication date :

    1972-01-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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