Product Name: Nuclear Propulsion
Manufacturer Name: L3Harris Technologies
Product Description: Nuclear propulsion represents a groundbreaking advancement in space exploration, particularly for human missions to Mars. Utilizing both nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and nuclear electric propulsion (NEP), this technology offers significant benefits over traditional chemical propulsion systems, including increased efficiency—NTP is more than twice as efficient, while NEP can be 5-10 times more efficient. This efficiency allows for the design of lighter transfer vehicles capable of carrying all necessary propellant for round-trip missions, thereby enhancing mission safety and flexibility in emergency scenarios. With the potential to reduce crew radiation exposure by up to 40% and accommodate challenging interplanetary trajectories, nuclear propulsion enables shorter and safer missions. L3Harris, in collaboration with NASA and industry partners, is at the forefront of developing these technologies, focusing on integrating them with existing liquid rocket systems and advancing low-enriched uranium solutions to streamline regulatory challenges.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Engines / Propulsion / Power Systems
Sub-Categories: CHEMICALS (LAND) | SATELLITES AND SPACE TEHCNOLOGIES (AERO) | TACTICAL TOOLS (LAND) | LAND DEFENCE PRODUCTS
