Concept for a shuttle-tended reusable interplanetary transport vehicle using nuclear electric propulsion
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interplanetary nuclear electric propulsion shuttle↗
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Nakagawa, R. Y.
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Concept for a shuttle-tended reusable interplanetary transport vehicle using nuclear electric propulsion
NASA has placed new emphasis on the development of advanced propulsion technologies including Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP). This technology would provide multiple benefits including high delta-V capability and high power for long duration spacecraft operations.
interplanetary nuclear electric propulsion shuttle↗
NEPTranS: a shuttle-tended NEP interplanetary transporation system
This paper discusses the preliminary design developed for the NEP Interplanetary Transfer Vehicle, including its configuration and design features, and outlines the concept for mission design, including discussion of unique requirements for launch, deployment and operations with the Space Shuttle, and rendezvous and servicing by the Shuttle in Earth orbit following a return from each target destination.
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A roadmap for the rapid deployment of space-based fission reactors
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space fission reactor power mission roadmap↗