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.

Part of Propulsion

Knowledge connections

Part ofPropulsion
Associated withCrewed Deep-Space Propulsion
Associated withNuclear Electric Propulsion

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