Potential Testing and Space Applications of Nuclear Thermal Rockets
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NASA's 'Nuclear Option' May Be Crucial for Getting Humans to Mars
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U.S. to test nuclear-powered spacecraft by 2027 : r/space
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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion: Old Technology, Renewed Purpose
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Aerospace, Free Full-Text
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The Nuclear Lightbulb – A Brief Introduction – Beyond NERVA
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a) The RD-0410 Nuclear Thermal Engine (© Dietrich Haeseler). (b) NERVA
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Nuclear thermal rocket - Wikipedia
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Nasa claims nuclear rockets are the most effective way to get to Mars
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NASA's Ambitious Plan for Nuclear-Powered Rockets - ReadWrite
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Powering Maneuvers in Space Air & Space Forces Magazine
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NERVA - Wikipedia
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Advances seen in nuclear propulsion for human missions to Mars - Aerospace America
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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion is Key Enabling Technology for DARPA Effort
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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion: Old Technology, Renewed Purpose