Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The Heatpipe Power System (HPS) is a potential, near-term, low-cost space fission power system. The Heatpipe Bimodal System (HBS) is a potential, near-term, low-cost space fission power and/or propulsion system. Both systems will be composed of independent modules, and all components operate within the existing databases. The HPS and HBS have relatively few system integration issues; thus, the successful development of a module is a significant step toward verifying system feasibility and performance estimates. A prototypic HPS module is being fabricated, and testing is scheduled to begin in November 1996. A successful test will provide high confidence that the HPS can achieve its predicted performance.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Propulsion and Power
Type:
NASA-TM-113055
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NAS 1.15:113055
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DE97-002345
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LA-UR-96-3808
,
CONF-970115-6
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Space Technology and Application International Forum; Jan 26, 1997 - Jan 30, 1997; Albuquerque, NM; United States
Format:
text
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