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Nuclear thermal propulsion program overview

Gary L. Bennett

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Nuclear thermal propulsion program is described. The following subject areas are covered: lunar and Mars missions; national space policy; international cooperation in space exploration; propulsion technology; nuclear rocket program; and budgeting.

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Nuclear thermal propulsion program is described. The following subject areas are covered: lunar and Mars missions; national space policy; international cooperation in space exploration; propulsion technology; nuclear rocket program; and budgeting.

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Nuclear thermal propulsion program is described. The following subject areas are covered: lunar and Mars missions; national space policy; international cooperation in space exploration; propulsion technology; nuclear rocket program; and budgeting.

Key concepts: Propulsion, Mars Exploration Program, Aeronautics, Aerospace engineering, In-space propulsion technologies, Spacecraft propulsion, Space program, Space (punctuation)

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