The nuclear rocket :
new powerplant for space vehicle propulsion /
by Howard R. Schmidt and Ralph S. Decker.

Description

Main Author

Schmidt, Howard R.

Related Names

Decker, R. S.
United States. Department of Energy.
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Division of Technical Information.
United States. Department of Energy.
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Division of Reactor Development.

Language(s)

English

Published

Oak Ridge, Tennessee : United States Atomic Energy Commission, Technical Information Service Extension, 1960.

Subjects

Nuclear rockets.
Nuclear rocket engines.
Nuclear rockets.
Nuclear rocket engines.

Summary

A fundamental and practical survey is made of nuclear rocket application to space vehicle propulsion. The engine is described and propellant and radiation effects are discussed. Project Rover is summarized and performance requirements for a space vehicle are discussed. It is concluded that nuclear rockets can provide substantial performance, reliability, and economic advantages for difficult space missions. (T.R.H.).

Note

AEC Report No. TID-8520.
March 1960.

Physical Description

39 pages : illustrations, charts ; 27 cm.

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