Space power needs and forecasted technologies for the nineties and beyond

A new generation of reactors for electric power will be available for space missions in the nineties and beyond to satisfy military and civilian needs. The nuclear power plants being developed must be cognizant of other space power technology developments to ensure a useful product. Major advances are taking place in solar and chemical technologies. These need to be considered in establishing the goals of future nuclear power plants. Also, the mission needs are evolving into new regimes. Civilian and military power needs are forecasted to raise significantly over anything used in space to date