{"product_id":"nuclear-propulsion-for-space-applications-9781289052850","title":"Nuclear Propulsion for Space Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): M. G. Houts\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bibliogov\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bibliogov\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasics of Nuclear Systems: Long history of use on Apollo and space science missions. 44 RTGs and hundreds of RHUs launched by U.S. during past 4 decades. Heat produced from natural alpha (a) particle decay of Plutonium (Pu-238). Used for both thermal management and electricity production. Used terrestrially for over 65 years. Fissioning 1 kg of uranium yields as much energy as burning 2,700,000 kg of coal. One US space reactor (SNAP-10A) flown (1965). Former U.S.S.R. flew 33 space reactors. Heat produced from neutron-induced splitting of a nucleus (e.g. U-235). At steady-state, 1 of the 2 to 3 neutrons released in the reaction causes a subsequent fission in a \"chain reaction\" process. Heat converted to electricity, or used directly to heat a propellant. Fission is highly versatile with many applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bibliogov","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45161281618071,"sku":"9781289052850","price":1078.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781289052850.webp?v=1767305096","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/nuclear-propulsion-for-space-applications-9781289052850","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}