Nuclear Propulsion

NUCLEAR PROPULSION
 A technology that provides:
Highly efficient use of energy
Environmentally friendly use of energy
 Core of the Nuclear Propulsion:
Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP)
Nuclear electrical propulsion (NEP)
Fission surface power (FSP)

, NUCLEAR THERMAL PROPULSI
(NTP): BENEFITS
Greater performance

Greater energy efficiency

Higher velocities

Reduced fuel mass (Jagannatha & Ho, 2018)


More payload capacity

Support crewed mission

Support uncrewed mission
(NASA Glenn Research Center, 2023)

, NUCLEAR THERMAL PROPULSI
(NTP): CHALLENGES
Challenges of safety and public perception

Potential dangers associated with nuclear compo

Stringent safety protocols

Containment systems need to be designed and
verified

Fears and misunderstandings regarding nuclear
technology
, 2023)