To: NormsRevenge
Research on Nuclear Powered Rocket Engines in the 1950’s to the 70’s. The most powerful engine tested generated as much power as a 1300 Megawatt nuclear power plant.
Nuclear Rockets
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04/02/2012 1:43:40 PM PDT by
Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
To: Pontiac
I believed they tried to design a nuclear powered bomber back in the 60’s. The biggest problem was the weight involved with shielding of the reactor. http://www.aviation-history.com/articles/nuke-american.htm
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