Characteristics of Nuclear Spacecraft in Nano-Gravity for the Deep Space Explorer

• Published in: Journal of aerospace engineering Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: Woo, Tae Ho, Lee, Soon Ho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Society of Civil Engineers 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Algorithms; Dynamical systems; Economics; Nonlinear dynamics; Nuclear engineering; Nuclear power; Nuclear safety; Spacecraft; Technical Papers

AbstractNuclear power is investigated for its use in space travel beyond Mars' orbit. Considered from the aspects of economy and safety, two kinds of spacecraft are compared: radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG)-powered and photovoltaic-battery powered. Optimized mass for RTG spacecraft...