Space nuclear power: A strategy for tomorrow

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Oct 1981

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Presented at Am. Inst. of Aeron. and Astron. Conf. on Large Space Platforms, San Diego, Calif., 2 Feb. 1981

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Nuclear Energy, Space Power Reactors, Space Stations, Space Transportation, Spacecraft Power Supplies, Nuclear Potential, Nuclear Reactors, Space Bases, Space Platforms

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Space-based nuclear power, in turn, is a key technology for developing space platforms and the transportation systems necessary to service them. A strategy for meeting space power requirements is discussed. The development of a 100 kW(e) nuclear reactor system for high Earth orbit missions, transportation from shuttle orbits to geosynchronous orbit, and for outer planet exploration is described. It is concluded that as permanent settlements are established on the Moon and in space, multimegawatt power plants will be needed. This involves different technology which is similar to terrestrial nuclear power plants.

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