Nuclear propulsion: A key transportation technology for the exploration of Mars

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Jan 1992

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Proceedings of the ninth symposium on space nuclear power systems. AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 246, pp. 383-388 (1992).

Computer Science

Lunar, Planetary, And Deep-Space Probes, Mars, Propulsion Reactors

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Nuclear propulsion (both nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion) represents a key technology for piloted and cargo missions to Mars because it can shorten transit times and/or reduce the initial mass into low Earth orbit when compared to nonnuclear propulsion systems. Recent studies have identified a number of attributes that will drive the technology development program that NASA has established for nuclear propulsion. The overall objective of this program is to develop at least one NTP concept and one NEP concept for piloted and robotic (e.g., cargo) missions to Mars.

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