Hello, and welcome back to Beyond NERVA! As some of you may have noticed, the website has moved! Yes, we’re now at beyondnerva.com! I’m working on updating the webpage, and am getting […]
Hello, and welcome to Beyond NERVA! Today we’re going to look at the program that birthed the first astronuclear reactor to go into orbit, although the extent of the program far exceeds […]
Hello, and welcome back to Beyond NERVA, where we’re getting back into issues directly related to nuclear power in space, rather than how that power is used (as we’ve examined in our […]
Hello, and welcome back to Beyond NERVA. Today, we are looking at a very popular topic, but one that doesn’t necessarily require nuclear power: electric propulsion. However, it IS an area that […]
The most basic type of nuclear rocket, more adaptable and efficient than chemical rockets. Read more →
Electric power for ships, stations, and bases! Read more →
While Project Orion is the most famous pulse drive system, many more options for this potent drive concept have been studied. Read more →
Building a nuclear reactor is hard, here's how we can test the components and system before launch! Read more →
