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NPS-2

Engine · USA

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NPS-2
NPS-2
Credit: Boeing / Rocketdyne

Rocketdyne nuclear/LH2 rocket engine. Nuclear Deep Space. Nuclear. Liquid hydrogen turbopumps, feed systems, and nozzles developed for KIWI-A, KIWI-B, Nerva, Phoebus IA, MFS-1, MFS-2, MFS-3, and Rover nuclear development systems.

Country
USA
Propellants
Nuclear/LH2