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Flying reactors :

(Number (ISBN

1585661384

(Number (ISBN

9781585661381

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b710076

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D 301.26/6:F 67

Title Proper

Flying reactors :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

the political feasibility of nuclear power in space /

First Statement of Responsibility

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

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Air University Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2005]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xi, 110 pages).

Series Title

CADRE paper,

Volume Designation

no. 22

ISSN of Series

1537-3371 ;

Text of Note

"April 2005."

Text of Note

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

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

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110).

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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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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.

Title

Flying reactors

Parallel Title

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.

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Book number

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.

Date of Transaction

20201208005206.0

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[Book]

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