Difference between revisions of "Nuclear Thermal Propulsion"

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-Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) uses a nuclear reactor to heat [[propellant]] directly and exhaust it through a nozzle.  The nuclear reactor core is the hottest element in the engine and limits the effectiveness of the drive.
-Nuclear thermal engines allow for shorter transit times and/or lower propellant requirements than chemical engines.  They are usually planed for orbital operations only, and are in completion with alternative technologies such as [[Nuclear Electric Propulsion]] (NEP) and [[Solar Electric Propulsion]] (SEP).

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