Nuclear propulsion : an introduction / Claudio Bruno -- Nuclear-thermal-rocket propulsion systems / Timothy J. Lawrence -- Application of ion thrusters to high-
In 2003, NASA began an R&D effort to develop nuclear power and propulsion systems for solar system exploration. This activity, renamed Project Prometheus in 200
This extensive and completely comprehensive proceedings volume offers the most in-depth examination available today of nuclear power for applications in space.
Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration identifies primary technical and programmatic challenges, merits, and risks for developing and demonstrating
Provides details of a variety of radioisotope power systems, shows in what circumstances they surpass other power systems, and provides the history of the space