Aerospace America, the flagship publication of the American Institute of  Aeronautics and Astronautics conducted a roundtable discussion on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion in August 2004. Topics discussed: nuclear reactor-power systems, the distinction between nuclear electric power (NEP) and nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP), test and evaluation issues, development time and cost issues, launch issues, Public acceptance, historical issues and advanced concepts. Participants include Moderator: Jerry Grey, Alan Newhouse (Director, Project Prometheus NASA), Gary Bennett (consultant), Steve Howe (Los Alamos National Lab), James Powell (Plus Ultra Tech) Harold Fingers (consultant) plus others...

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