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Nuclear Propulsion

by Evan Dudley, Eldorado High Sch, Albuquerque, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Space IV

Abstract:

In this paper, the possibilities and safety of nuclear propulsion will be discussed and explained. The main focus pertains to the efficiency and safety of this form of propulsion. Nuclear propulsion is the safest, most efficient, and the most powerful option in space travel and exploration.

Subject Headings: Space exploration | Safety | Flight | Aircraft and spacecraft | Payloads | Nuclear power | Fuels

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