UTSA Space
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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Fuel
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Fuel
Mission Needs
- Cislunar space servicing, mobility and logistics (SAML)
- Reduced transit times to the Moon, Mars, and Outer Planets
Current Expertise
- Fuels for next-gen small modular reactors (SMRs) (1200 – 1600 C)
- Uranium-based compounds: packaging, characterization
- Partnerships with LANL, INL, PNNL, and ORNL
Supporting Activities
- Extreme Environments Materials Lab
Contacts
Dr. Elizabeth Sooby
