Sentences with phrase «nuclear propulsion systems»

And, «The role of a first generation NTP in the development of advanced nuclear propulsion systems could be analogous to the role of the DC - 3 in the development of advanced aviation.

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).

Not exact matches

Hennessy told an audience of nuclear policy experts today that key «Initial Gate» decisions on the boats, missile compartments and propulsion systems had already been signed off by the Treasury and MOD.

A short while later, the Europa mission came back to life, when it was linked with an experimental ion propulsion system powered by a nuclear fission reactor, the pet idea of Sean O'Keefe, then NASA's administrator.

The spaceships of Project Orion, designed in the late 1950s but never built, had in common their massive size (this one was more than 30 feet in diameter) and a propulsion system that relied on controlled nuclear explosions.

Progress made under the NTP project could also help enable high performance fission power systems and Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP).»

It may share a name with the world's first nuclear submarine, but the Nautilus has a far more conventional propulsion system.

S12 Management of radioactive wastes, and non-radioactive wastes from nuclear facilities S13 Hydro energy S14 Solar energy S15 Geothermal energy S16 Tidal and wave power S17 Wind energy INIS Training Seminar 14 - 16 Novemner 20118 IAEA INIS / ETDE SUBJECT CATEGORIES S25 Energy storage S29 Energy planning, policy and economy S30 Direct energy conversion S32 Energy conservation, consumption, and utilization S33 Advanced propulsion systems S36 Materials science S37 Inorganic, organic /

United States Navy • USS Nimitz / USS Carl Vinson 2002 — Present Nuclear Power Student (2002 — 2005) Chief Machinery Operator (2005 — 2011) Work Center Supervisor (2011 — Present) As Chief Machinery Operator supervised 6 personnel in safety operations of Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier Engine Room containing 2 Main Engines providing propulsion, 2 Turbine Generators providing electricity, and 2 Distilling Units producing 100K gallons of fresh water per day, with oversight of all support systems for propulsion plant.