학술논문
Application of Molten Salt Reactor Technology to Nuclear Electric Propulsion Mission
Document Type
Report
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Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) and planetary surface power missions require reactors that are lightweight, operationally robust, and scalable in power for widely varying scientific mission objectives. Molten salt reactor technology meets all of these requirements and offers an interesting alternative to traditional gas cooled, liquid metal, and heat pipe space reactors.