ADVANCED PROPULSION CONCEPTS ROCKET ENGINE TYPES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Nuclear Rocket Development Station (NRDS) The first ground experimental nuclear rocket engine (XE) assembly, (left), is shown here in cold flow configuration, as it makes a late evening arrival at Engine Test Stand No. 1 at the Nuclear Rocket Development Station. Image credit: NASA, 1967 NASA-AEC (Atomic Energy Commission) facility concerned with performing research and development work on nuclear-powered rocket engines, such as the KIWI series, intended for use on upper-stage space flight propulsion. The test site is located at Jackass Flats, about 160 km (100 miles) northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. Related entries    • NERVA    • nuclear propulsion Related categories    • ADVANCED PROPULSION CONCEPTS    • ROCKET ENGINE TYPES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP