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April 15, 2026Open Access

Comprehensive Technical Analysis Of Nuclear Thermal And Nuclear Electric Propulsion Systems For Interplanetary Exploration

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Technical analysis examines nuclear propulsion systems for interplanetary exploration, indicating a leap in efficiency and capacity.

The aim is to evaluate nuclear propulsion systems for interplanetary exploration in terms of their design and performance.
Historical reconstruction of Project Rover and NERVA programs.
Analysis of nuclear rocket system physics and design.
Comparative analysis of various propellants including hydrogen, ammonia, and methane.
Evaluation of advanced nuclear propulsion concepts.
Specific impulses exceeding 840 seconds achieved in previous nuclear programs.
Identification of trade-offs between propellant mass efficiency and storage density.
Insights into the potential of advanced concepts like gas-core reactors for achieving interstellar velocities.

Kushwaha et al. (2026) studied this question.

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