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Atomic power in space: A history
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Abstract
''Atomic Power in Space,'' a history of the Space Isotope Power Program of the United States, covers the period from the program's inception in the mid-1950s through 1982. Written in non-technical language, the history is addressed to both the general public and those more specialized in nuclear and space technologies. 19 figs., 3 tabs.
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Planning and Human Systems, Inc., Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 6427889
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NE/32117-H1
ON: DE87010618
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC01-83NE32117
- Resource Type:
- Technical Report
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 21 SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; HISTORICAL ASPECTS; SNAP BATTERIES; RADIOISOTOPE GENERATORS; REACTOR TECHNOLOGY; THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; POWER SUPPLIES; RADIOISOTOPE BATTERIES; NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems; 210600* - Power Reactors, Auxiliary, Mobile Package, & Transportable
Citation Formats
. Atomic power in space: A history. United States: N. p., 1987.
Web. doi:10.2172/6427889.
. Atomic power in space: A history. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/6427889
. 1987.
"Atomic power in space: A history". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/6427889. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/6427889.
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