Name: Nuclear Propulsion for Space Applications
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Author: Houts, M. G. ; Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs) ; Et Al
ISBN: 9781289052850

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Nuclear Propulsion for Space Applications

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Physical Book

Author

Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs)

M. G. Houts

Publisher

Bibliogov

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.6x18.9x0.2 cm

Weight

0.09 kg.

ISBN13

9781289052850

Synopsis "Nuclear Propulsion for Space Applications"

Basics of Nuclear Systems: Long history of use on Apollo and space science missions. 44 RTGs and hundreds of RHUs launched by U.S. during past 4 decades. Heat produced from natural alpha (a) particle decay of Plutonium (Pu-238). Used for both thermal management and electricity production. Used terrestrially for over 65 years. Fissioning 1 kg of uranium yields as much energy as burning 2,700,000 kg of coal. One US space reactor (SNAP-10A) flown (1965). Former U.S.S.R. flew 33 space reactors. Heat produced from neutron-induced splitting of a nucleus (e.g. U-235). At steady-state, 1 of the 2 to 3 neutrons released in the reaction causes a subsequent fission in a "chain reaction" process. Heat converted to electricity, or used directly to heat a propellant. Fission is highly versatile with many applications.

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