NASA NTRS · 19720027681
The open-cycle gas-core nuclear rocket engine - Some engineering considerations.
Abstract
A preliminary design study of a conceptual 6000-MW open-cycle gas-core nuclear rocket engine system was made. The engine has a thrust of 44,200 lb and a specific impulse of 4400 sec. The nuclear fuel is uranium-235 and the propellant is hydrogen. Critical fuel mass was calculated for several reactor configurations. Major components of the reactor (reflector, pressure vessel) and the waste heat rejection system were considered conceptually and were sized.
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Taylor, M. F., Whitmarsh, C. L., Jr., Sirocky, P. J., Jr., Iwanczyk, L. C.. 1971-01-01. The open-cycle gas-core nuclear rocket engine - Some engineering considerations.. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720027681
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