Component
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
A propulsion concept that heats a propellant with a nuclear reactor for high thrust and efficiency. Long studied and tested on the ground, it is a candidate for future fast crewed trips to Mars.
Knowledge connections
- Part ofPropulsion
- Associated withCrewed Deep-Space Propulsion
- Associated withNuclear Electric Propulsion
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- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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