Nuclear technologies for moon and Mars exploration

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Oct 1991

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IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 42nd, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 5-11, 1991. 8 p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Lunar Exploration, Manned Mars Missions, Nuclear Power Reactors, Radiation Hazards, Space Habitats, Space Power Reactors, Cobalt 60, Food Production (In Space), Life Support Systems, Mission Planning, Nuclear Power Plants

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The advantages gained by using nuclear technologies for long-term space missions are discussed. It is argued that nuclear propulsion provides increased crew safety by shortening trip times and enabling the use of simpler engines, smaller vehicles, and broader launch windows. Nuclear technology can also provide the megawatts of power needed for planetary surface operations and it might provide the only way to power manned spacecrafts for Mars exploration scheduled for 2014-2016.

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