Abstract

Data on the development of nuclear power units for use in spacecraft—nuclear rocket engines and nuclear power units—are presented. Information on the creation of a reactor unit for a transport power module based on a megawatt-class nuclear power propulsion system is provided. The research results are presented, including modeling of neutron physics, heat transfer, and gas dynamics; testing of full-scale mock-ups of the main assemblies of the reactor unit; and conducting a control physical start-up.

中文翻译：

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太空核电

摘要

介绍了用于航天器的核动力装置——核火箭发动机和核动力装置——的发展数据。提供了有关为基于兆瓦级核动力推进系统的运输动力模块创建反应堆单元的信息。介绍了研究成果，包括中子物理、传热和气体动力学建模；反应堆单元主要组件的全尺寸模型测试；并进行控制物理启动。