Project Rover classified collaboration Los Alamos NASA predecessor NACA evolved NERVA nuclear thermal propulsion prototyped Nevada desert proving technically achievable
Source: Los Alamos NACA NASA Project Rover
Significance
Establishes nuclear thermal propulsion technical achievement Nevada desert prototyped
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