NASA/DOE/DOD Nuclear Propulsion Technology Planning: Summary of FY 1991Interagency Panel Results

摘要

Interagency (NASA/DOE/DOD) technical panels worked in 1991 to evaluate criticalnuclear propulsion issues, compare nuclear propulsion concepts for a manned Mars mission on a consistent basis, and to continue planning a technology development project for the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI). Panels were formed to address mission analysis, nuclear facilities, safety policy, nuclear fuels and materials, nuclear electric propulsion technology, and nuclear thermal propulsion technology. A summary of the results and recommendations of the panels is presented.