What is it about?
The paper describes a nuclear fusion propulsion system and power generation system for deep space missions. The engine can greatly reduce travel time and provide high power for science payloads and communications.
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Why is it important?
The nuclear fusion engine is unique in that it provides between 1 and 10 MWe of power. Other concepts are much larger and not applicable to most NASA missions.
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This page is a summary of: Fusion-Enabled Pluto Orbiter and Lander, September 2017, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2017-5276.
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