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Investigation of Environmental Requirements and Regulations for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Test
Completed
TRL 8 (started at 3, targeting 8)
Description
1) Research to determine what will be required to implement NTP at SSC: a) Identify existing DOE and NRC requirements applicable/relating to NTP ground testing; b) SSC specific impacts. 2) Develop a draft plan to accomplish requirements from item #1.
Benefits
This effort supports early identification of unfamiliar requirements for new propulsion ground testing opportunities at SSC and ensures NASA SSC is prepared to address these issues.
Details
| Technology area | Propulsion Systems > Advanced Propulsion > Nuclear Thermal Propulsion |
| Program | Center Innovation Fund: SSC CIF (SSC CIF) |
| Lead organization | Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS |
| Start date | 2015-10-01 |
| End date | 2016-09-30 |
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