Lecture

Nuclear and Electric Propulsion

Description

This lecture covers the principles and technologies behind nuclear and electric propulsion systems for space missions. It discusses nuclear rocket principles, fuel rods, nozzles, and the NERVA project. Additionally, it explores electric propulsion using xenon and argon propellants, ionization processes, and examples like the VASIMR project by the Ad Astra Rocket Company.

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Aerospace engineering: Spacecrafts

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Nuclear power: Topics in nuclear power

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