Hush-hush nuclear rocket project

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A new nuclear rocket propulsion technology was announced on Jan 13, 1992. It could greatly reduce the cost of space launches and travel time. Nuclear engines could also have twice the performance levels of conventional engines.

author: David, Leonard
Innovations, Space vehicles, Spacecraft engines, Nuclear propulsion

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Cheap shots

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NASA's Discovery series probes are an attempt at cheap, easily-assembled interplanetary space probes in the face of tough economic times. The design, construction and future plans for these probes are presented and discussed.

author: David, Leonard
United States, Planning, Product development, Finance, Design and construction, Astronautics and state, Space policy, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space probes, United States. Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Discovery (Spacecraft)

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ISU picks Strasbourg

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The International Space University (ISU) has finally decided on a site for its central campus. The ISU chose Strasbourg, France after a yearof deliberations.

author: David, Leonard
Schools, Location, Strasbourg, France, International Space University

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