HEOMD's (Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate) AES (Advanced Exploration Systems) Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) project is making significant progress. First of four FY 2015 milestones achieved this month. Safety is the highest priority for NTP (as with other space systems). After safety comes affordability. No centralized capability for developing, qualifying, and utilizing an NTP system. Will require a strong, closely integrated team. Tremendous potential benefits from NTP and other space fission systems. No fundamental reason these systems cannot be developed and utilized in a safe, affordable fashion.
NASA's Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Project
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space 2015 (NETS) ; 2015 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States
2015-02-23
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NASA's Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Project
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