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Nerva NTR

Engine · USA

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DoE nuclear/LH2 rocket engine. Study 1991. Late 1980's update of 1960's Nerva design.

Engine: 8,500 kg (18,700 lb). Area Ratio: 500. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 4. Coefficient of Thrust sea level: 0.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Nerva 2
Propellants
Nuclear/LH2
Agency
AEC