Nuclear pulse propulsion - A historical review of an advanced propulsion concept

Volume: 32, Pages: 283
Published: Aug 1, 1979
Abstract
Future space exploration, and in particular rapid manned exploration, requires propulsion systems that are much more advanced than present-day systems. The paper discusses the concept of the nuclear pulse rocket and reviews some of the history of the work carried out on this concept over the last 25 years. The external system (explosion outside the vehicle) and the internal system (explosion inside the vehicle) are compared. The capabilities of...
Paper Details
Title
Nuclear pulse propulsion - A historical review of an advanced propulsion concept
Published Date
Aug 1, 1979
Volume
32
Pages
283
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