Nuclear thermal propulsion
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Nuclear thermal propulsion uses a nuclear core to heat a propellant and provide propulsion to a space vehicle.
History of nuclear thermal propulsion
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Advantages
- Higher ISP than chemical
- Higher power energy source
- Shorter travel time
- Oberth effect
Disadvantages
- Cost
- Cost of development
- Risk of accident
