Commercial and government agencies are exploring novel space missions that would expand or enhance various capabilities in near-Earth and interplanetary regimes. These missions may require potentially enabling propulsion and electrical power technologies that offer unique benefits and applications over conventional approaches. Systems utilizing nuclear energy, specifically from fission, may be alternatives whose capabilities extend beyond the limitations of current technologies.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
• Nuclear fission
• Notional space nuclear propulsion and power applications
• History and past programs of space nuclear propulsion
• Current challenges and considerations when assessing nuclear systems for space applications