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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Spacecraft
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U.S. Patented Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) Spacecraft. The Space Modular Reactor for Propulsion (SMR-P™) spacecraft is an advanced and revolutionary Space Launch System (SLS). It is designed for expeditious and effortless dynamic self-assembly—in an orbital rendezvous—in low earth orbit (LEO). Design-basis inherent reliability stature is due to its patented simplified modular architecture. The patented design (a.k.a. General Design Criteria) would render and facilitate each modular component to be independently tested and replaced when necessary, without disturbing other already tested modules—saving [countless] time and efforts. This technology is consistent with applicable U.S. Treaties (e.g., NPT, Artemis Accords, and as further exemplified below).
It is over 100% faster and 400% more load capacity than a best chemical rocket, which could only coast to its destination. Whereas, our nuclear thermal propulsion spacecraft’s orbital and deep-space maneuverabilities include both acceleration & deceleration on command.
Fuel Consumption Analogy—profoundly, some 85% of the weight of a chemical-rocket is fuel. Whereas, the weight of the fuel, for our Nuclear Thermal Propulsion spacecraft, is quite de minimis, and it's free {i.e., the fuel is a national energy resource (Atomic Energy Act of 1954)—and has been utilized in naval vessels since 1954 with no nonproliferation issues. Besides, its usage for space exploration, as opposed to deterrence, would enhance our compliance with NPT—beyond that, the performance of a space-propulsion system is inversely proportional to its weight. If a nuclear fuel that contains an inherent 80% deadweight were to be used, then the performance of the space-propulsion system would exponentially degrade—and that defeats the use of nuclear energy for space travel (see the patented General Design Criteria for details). Utilization of nuclear energy is not an ad hoc reactive vista; rather it is an institutional development—and cannot be entrusted to contractors [see Nuclear Engineering Exceptionalism [nuclear workforce meritocracy-zation (a neologism)]]. For other examples, see (Free Fuel). For geopolitical use of nuclear energy, see Nuclear Engineering Exceptionalism [nuclear workforce meritocracy-zation]}.
Fuel Preparedness:
Our environmentally-minded clients could opt-in to have their vehicles fully fueled as a part of the initial contract. The fuel preparedness will take place vis-à-vis laser excitation techniques, by a modified Space Mining System (described below)—to be staged in a geostationary orbit—over deep-oceans. Separation of the two main isotopes of the natural uranium will provide two different types of fuels for two different applications (e.g., see The Martian habitability-platform described below) without residual waste—hence no environmental impacts of any kind. The separation power-requirements will be met by the available natural means. This modified Space Mining System is a modular fuel-preparedness platform, which can be scaled up by additional units, on an as needed basis. This platform incorporates patented technology. Inquiries related to this space-based nuclear fuel preparedness system may be sent to: no-nuclear-fuel-environ.impact@GenIVNuclearEnergySystems.com |
Fuel Mining & Storage:
An evolutionary adaptation of the Space Mining System will mine Helium-3 from the moon—and following processing, encapsulation, etc., the fusion fuel {see Deep Space Exploration Exceptionalism described below} will be transferred to the Space-Nuclear-Fuel Depot—when it is fully developed—in cislunar space—where both fusion fuel and fission fuel (described above) will be stored and managed—for journeys in deep space. The Space-Nuclear-Fuel Depot may be augmented with the Satellitary Kilopower System (described below) for additional electrical-power. Whereas, the Deep Space Station (described below) will provide accommodations for personnel as may be required. And a modified Orbital Protectorate System (described below) will ensure orbital-security. This platform incorporates patented technology. Inquiries related to this Cislunar-Space-Based Nuclear-Fuel Depot may be sent to: space-fuel.depot@GenIVNuclearEnergySystems.com |
Accident Analyses:
No possible accident that could pose significant risks, and No Fallout—hence transforming & revolutionizing deep space missions as never before.
The onboard nuclear reactor is conceived for space operations only, and mimics the natural rhythm of a device with almost no moving parts in simplicity and endurance. Its reliability exponentially tromps any reactor ever been made or conceived. The nuclear reactor heavily relies on laws of physics and due-diligence (see nuclear workforce meritocracy-zation), and cannot be produced under a no-bid contract.
No Part of this SLS, or its propulsion system burns up in atmosphere, and/or is left behind—[id est] the only viable & patented green-rocketry (non-polluting technology)—no earthbound waste of any kind, which results in a fundamental cost & environmental paradigm-shift, and performance supremacy—we technologize, the environment wins, and our clients prosper.
Inquiries about the U.S. Patented Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) Spacecraft may be sent to:
nuclear.thermal.propulsion@GenIVNuclearEnergySystems.com
Long-distance manned space voyage is not really available to us, if all we are going to have; are chemical rockets. Needless to say that pushing things into space [with chemical energy] is controlled explosions, which is a treacherous affair in-and-of-itself. Travel far enough—fast enough! To get to deep space easier and more affordably; this SLS is reusable, and has sufficient fuel onboard for many round-trip missions. This platform is particularly economical for delivery, and can function as the workhorse for transportation of strategic resources from nearby celestial bodies (e.g., the Moon).
Space Equipment Shuttle (SES) is a variant of this platform. It is a utilitarian vehicle, which is designed to perform, and/or facilitate a whole gamut of tasks and services including but not limited to the followings: (i) Transportation of nuclear fuels to and from the Space-Nuclear-Fuel Depot. (ii) Tug the Auxiliary Solar Arrays (ASA) to cislunar space adjacent to the Space-Nuclear-Fuel Depot—as well as its pre-subassembly, subassembly, general assembly, and final tethering and linking it to the Booster Module [H] described below (see The Epoch-Making Spacecraft for details). ASA is a 10-kilometer long solar array modular system. Inquiries related to the Space Equipment Shuttle may be sent to:
space-equipment.shuttle@GenIVNuclearEnergySystems.com
Another variant of this platform, dubbed Dark Atomic Research Project Apparatus (DARPA), will be so modified to study the potentials of dark matter and dark energy in the cislunar space ambient temperature and pressure. DARPA is fully autonomous, and will get to its destination under its own propulsion from LEO. Due to gravimetric sensitivity of the shielded experiments (with respect to fabric of space), DARPA may declare a no-fly zone within one nano-parsec (0.1 light-seconds) of its surroundings, during each shielded-experiment run. Research algorithm, participation, deterrence-means, and related inquiries may be sent to:
DARPA@GenIVNuclearEnergySystems.com
Moon Institute of Technology (MIT) is an evolutionary adaptation of the Deep Space Station described below. It is designed to orbit the moon in order to ensuring final readiness, including classroom and simulator technical trainings, as well as physical fitness, onboard @ the institute; for our clients who wish to explore the moon via our AI-driven—nuclear-powered moon-explorer—before they are transported down to the surface of the moon and begin their journeys. The moon-explorer is powered by a modified Satellitary Kilopower System for Propulsion (described below). It could produce power for 21 earth-days of operations. MIT will get to its destination (lunar orbit) under its own propulsion from LEO, and incorporates patented technology. Inquiries regarding enrollment eligibility requirements may be sent to:
Moon-Institute-of-Technology@GenIVNuclearEnergySystems.com
Crashing space-vehicle into a space-rock, for redirection, is the most egregious governance failure of the 21st Century, and, more likely, caused by ad hoc reactive decision-making that compromises policy objective. |
The management of deep-space in the 21st Century is too important, and far more complex, to be an ad hoc adaptation; or defund the program as opposed to allowing it to continue to wither away our precious national resources into oblivion. |