Sentences with phrase «nuclear propulsion»
"Nuclear propulsion" refers to using the energy generated by nuclear reactions to power a vehicle or a machine. It involves using the heat or electricity produced by nuclear reactions to propel or move something, like a spaceship or a submarine. Full definition
Facing limited funds, NASA administrator Michael Griffin slashed many science programs, including astrobiology (down 50 percent in the 2007 request) and the development of nuclear propulsion systems for spacecraft (down 97 percent).
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NNSA maintains and enhances the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear explosive testing; works to reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad.
Acquire and maintain local qualifications for Radiological and Environmental controls including DOT and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program requirements and regulations
In 2011, Bechtel won a lead contract to manage the nation's two Navy research facilities for nuclear propulsion.
Our national security is inextricably linked to our country s energy security, said retired Navy Admiral Frank Skip Bowman, who was director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program.
Propulsion System: Northrop Grumman nuclear propulsion system and a zonal electrical power distribution system
I put Ron Paul to the side because, even if the Republicans do someday nominate a gold standard supporter who wants sharp defense cuts, but it won't be this year, won't be someone who thinks he wants to zero out nuclear weapons production, and military nuclear propulsion production, transportation, and testing, and it won't be a ex-publisher of racist newsletters who can't fully come clean.
'' Adm. Frank Skip Bowman, USN (ret), former director of naval nuclear propulsion at the Naval Sea Systems Command
Prior to graduating from law school, he drafted congressional testimony for a four - star admiral and managed several multi-billion dollar budgets for the Navy's renowned nuclear propulsion program.
NNSA maintains the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear explosive testing; works to reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad.
NNSA maintains and enhances the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear explosive testing; works to reduce the global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad.
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