Published 1987 | Version v1
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Power demands for space resource utilization

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Description

Power demands expected for space resource utilization are examined with particular reference to lunar, Martian, and asteroid resources. It is shown that nuclear power can play a significant role in both propulsion and material processing in space. Nuclear electric freight vehicles can significantly improve the economy of asteroidal ore recovery but are not practical for Martian resource utilization. Several methods of producing lunar propellents are described in detail, including lunar hydrogen and oxygen production schemes. Tradeoffs between nuclear and solar power systems for materials processing are examined. 34 references

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Orbit Book Co., Inc.
Imprint Place
Malabar, FL (USA)
Imprint Title
Space nuclear power systems 1986; Proceedings of the Third Symposium, Albuquerque, NM, Jan. 13-16, 1986
Journal Page Range
p. 25-42.

Conference

Title
3. symposium on space nuclear power systems.
Dates
13-16 Jan 1986.
Place
Albuquerque, NM (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
19063977
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
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Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; ENERGY CONVERSION; PROPULSION SYSTEMS; SPACE POWER REACTORS; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; USES
Descriptors DEC
CONVERSION; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; EVALUATION; MOBILE REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; POWER SUPPLIES; REACTORS