NASA NTRS · 19880014889
Interplanetary propulsion using inertial fusion
Abstract
Inertial fusion can be used to power spacecraft within the solar system and beyond. Such spacecraft have the potential for short duration manned mission performance exceeding other technologies. A study was conducted to assess the systems aspects of inertial as applied to such missions, based on the conceptual engine design of Hyde (1983). The required systems for an entirely new spacecraft design called VISTA that is based on the use of DT fuel is described. Preliminary design details are given for the power conversion and power conditioning systems for manned missions to Mars of total duration of about 100 days.
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Orth, Charles D., Hoffman, Nate, Murray, Kathy, Klein, Gail, Diaz, Franklin Chang. 1987-01-01. Interplanetary propulsion using inertial fusion. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880014889
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