Nuclear Rocket Propulsion

Nuclear Rocket Propulsion is a form of spacecraft propulsion that generates thrust by utilizing thermal energy from nuclear reactions to heat a propellant, distinguishing it from chemical and electric propulsion methods through its reliance on nuclear fission as the primary energy source.

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2017–2026

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Authors

152

  1. SK
    Stanley K. Borowski

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    18 publications · 492 citations

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  2. DR
    David R. McCurdy

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    5 publications · 136 citations

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  3. TP
    Thomas Packard

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    4 publications · 122 citations

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  4. JE
    James E. Fittje

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    4 publications · 70 citations

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  5. BS
    Bruce Schnitzler

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    3 publications · 72 citations

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  1. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA)

    Repository · 9 publications · 149 citations

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  2. AIP conference proceedings

    9 publications · 118 citations

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  4. Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

    4 publications · 60 citations

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  5. Acta Astronautica

    3 publications · 51 citations

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