Nuclear Propulsion for Space (Rev.) [electronic resource].
- Published:
- Washington, D.C. : U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, 1971.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy. - Physical Description:
- 68 pages : digital, PDF file
- Additional Creators:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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- Restrictions on Access:
- Free-to-read Unrestricted online access
- Summary:
- The operation of nuclear rockets and a description of the development of nuclear rockets in the U.S. is given. Early developments and Project Rover, Project Pluto, and the NERVA (Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) Program are detailed. The Nuclear Rocket Development Station facilities in Nevada are described. The possibilities and advantages of using nuclear rockets for missions beginning from an earth orbit and moving outward toward higher earth orbits, the moon, and the planets are discussed.
- Report Numbers:
- E 1.99:1132518
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- Note:
- Published through SciTech Connect.
01/01/1971.
"LCCN 79-171030"
Corliss, William R; Schwenk, Francis C.
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