Directory of Applications in Space Resources

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This category is about the civil applications of nuclear energy in space. It includes nuclear heating systems based on the decay of radioactive nuclides, sub-critical and critical thermodynamic/thermionic systems.

Resources in This Category

• Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

  http://www.fas.org/nuke/space/
  Information resources on space nuclear propulsion, space policy and other nuclear related topics by the Federation of American Scientists. Includes space policy, technical, strategic defense and space exploration information.

• Space Exploration Nuclear Propulsion

  http://www.astrodigital.org/space/nuclear.html
  Discusses the scientific aspects of nuclear propulsion in space. Includes technical concepts, technology basics with schematic diagrams, history and topical interviews with scientists and astronauts.

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• Home > Science > Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Propulsion > Aerospace > Space > Nuclear
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