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Flying reactors :

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9781585661381

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Flying reactors :

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the political feasibility of nuclear power in space /

James R. Downey, Anthony M. Forestier, David E. Miller.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. :

Air University Press,

[2005]

1 online resource (xi, 110 pages).

CADRE paper,

no. 22

1537-3371 ;

"April 2005."

At head of title: College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education, Air University.

Title from title screen (viewed March 18, 2009).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110).

1. Wither space nuclear power? -- 2. Space nuclear power as trans-scientific public policy -- 3. Political permission, the contemporary dimensions -- 4. A trans-scientific political engagement strategy -- 5. Conclusions.

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Lt Col Downey, USAFR; Wing Cdr Forestier, RAAF; and Lt Col David E. Miller, USAF, advocate a feasibility study for reactors in space and explore a deeper problem with widespread societal rejection concerning the theoretical employment of nuclear technology in space. They point first to the mission enabling advantages of nuclear reactors in space--factors like light weight, high power, long life, and potentially lower costs. They see that nuclear-powered spacecraft would serve long-range NASA missions as well as permit effective hyperspectral satellites that would have profound benefits for the Department of Defense. The limiting factors for nuclear power in space are a compelling mission requirement and broad acceptance in popular support. Many opponents either have general doubts about such an undertaking or perceive cataclysmic dangers. A failure of a space launch carrying nuclear systems would produce something on the order of a ₃dirty₄ nuclear bomb. Two things were clear to the authors. One, nuclear space developers must convince the public that they are capable of developing a safe and robust system. Two, because the political battle is primarily over perceived risks rather than empirically based understanding, employment of a values-focused decision strategy is necessary to convince the public and congressional leaders of the feasibility of a space nuclear program.

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Flying reactors

Political feasibility of nuclear power in space

Nuclear energy-- Government policy.

Nuclear energy-- Public opinion.

Project SNAP.

Space vehicles-- Auxiliary power supply.

Space vehicles-- Nuclear power plants.

Nuclear energy-- Government policy.

Nuclear energy-- Public opinion.

Project SNAP.

Space vehicles-- Auxiliary power supply.

Space vehicles-- Nuclear power plants.

Downey, James R.

Forestier, Anthony M.

Miller, David E.,1960-

Air University (U.S.)., College of Aerospace Doctrine, Research, and Education.

Air University (U.S.)., Press.

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