The development of nuclear power for space use in nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems will involve significant expenditures of funds and require major technology development efforts. The development effort must be economically viable yet sufficient to validate the systems designed. Efforts are underway within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Project (NCPS) to study what a viable program would entail. The study will produce an integrated schedule, cost estimate and technology development plan. This will include the evaluation of various options for test facilities, types of testing and use of the engine, components, and technology developed. A "Human Rating" approach will also be developed and factored into the schedule, budget and technology development approach.


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    Title :

    Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Affordable Development Strategy


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space ; 2014 ; Stennis Space Center, MS, United States


    Publication date :

    2014-02-24


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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