Statements (16)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:rocket_engine_test
|
| gptkbp:conductedBy |
gptkb:Atomic_Energy_Commission
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:duration |
over 1 hour
|
| gptkbp:engineType |
nuclear thermal rocket
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Nevada_Test_Site
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
first full-system ground test of a nuclear rocket engine in the United States
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:NERVA_program
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
demonstrate full system operation of a nuclear thermal rocket engine
|
| gptkbp:significance |
demonstrated feasibility of nuclear propulsion for space travel
|
| gptkbp:testedEngine |
gptkb:NERVA_XE_Prime
|
| gptkbp:thrust |
approximately 250,000 pounds-force
|
| gptkbp:type |
1969
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NERVA_program
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NERVA XE Prime test
|