Applications in Space
Links
NuclearSpace
Pro-nuclear space movement providing news coverage, editorials and articles about the use of nuclear energy in space research and exploration. Includes message board and discussion forum.
Radioisotope Power Systems
http://www.ne.doe.gov/space/space-desc.html
The Space and Defense Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) Program of the US Department of Energy (DOE) provides support for radioisotope power source in space applications. Includes program description, technical information, history and publications.
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
http://www.fas.org/nuke/space/
Information resources on space nuclear propulsion, space policy and other nuclear related topics by the Federation of American Scientists. Includes space policy, technical, strategic defense and space exploration information.
Space Exploration Nuclear Propulsion
http://www.astrodigital.org/space/nuclear.html
Discusses the scientific aspects of nuclear propulsion in space. Includes technical concepts, technology basics with schematic diagrams, history and topical interviews with scientists and astronauts.