https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20080015740.pdf
Wasn't sure whether to put this here or over in Avionics and Military/Naval electronics.
better know as
Mission Engineering Study of Electrically Propelled Manned Planetary Vehicles
GE began the study for MSFC in July 1966.
they proposed to uses both nuclear-thermal and nuclear-electric propulsion.
Nuclear ionengine give mission flexibility also for unfavorable opportunities
and...
cold war
deep space probes
general electric
late 1960s
marshallspaceflightcenter
nasa
nasa marshallspaceflightcenter
nuclear power
nuclear rockets
space race
united states
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.