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Nep space test program objective
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 1992 |
| Description | The objective of the Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) space test program is to launch an NEP satellite powered by the Russion Topaz 2 reactor by Dec. 1995. The primary goals of the NEP space test program are as follows: (1) demonstrate the feasibility of launching a space nuclear power system; (2) demonstrate and orbit adjust capability using NEP; (3) evaluate the in-orbit performance of the Topaz 2 reactor and selected electric thrusters; and (4) measure, analyze, and model the NEP self-induced environment. The discussion is presented in vugraph form. |
| File Size | 47494990 |
| Page Count | 37 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19930019535 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t3zs7nq9h |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1992-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Propulsion And Power Reactor Safety Artificial Satellites Nuclear Fuel Elements Thermionic Emission Spaceborne Experiments Nuclear Electric Propulsion Spacecraft Power Supplies Spacecraft Launching Space Power Reactors Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
