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Space Fission Power and Propulsion Deep Space Exploration

Robert L. Sackheim

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Deep space exploration missions are limited by cost and weight constraints. The presentation will discuss the benefits of using a safe in-space nuclear reactor for power and propulsion. This technology will enable deep space exploration missions, including reaching the heliopause and beyond.

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Deep space exploration missions are limited by cost and weight constraints. The presentation will discuss the benefits of using a safe in-space nuclear reactor for power and propulsion. This technology will enable deep space exploration missions, including reaching the heliopause and beyond.

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Deep space exploration missions are limited by cost and weight constraints. The presentation will discuss the benefits of using a safe in-space nuclear reactor for power and propulsion. This technology will enable deep space exploration missions, including reaching the heliopause and beyond.

Key concepts: Deep space exploration, Propulsion, In-space propulsion technologies, NASA Deep Space Network, Space exploration, Spacecraft propulsion, Space (punctuation), Aerospace engineering

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