The Nuclear Rocket: Making Our Planet Green, Peaceful and Prosperous

Apogee Books Space Series #78

by James Dewar

Presenting a fundamentally different way of thinking about space programs and the role of nuclear rockets, this study argues for space exploration to be opened up for use by the common man. Contending that all citizens can have personal access to space by using nuclear powered rockets and energy through a “free launch” program based on private funding, this discussion leads to vital debates and dialogues on the real utility, scope, and purpose of modern space programs. Displaying the inherently elitist and inequitable nature of chemical rocket space programs, this thorough and exhaustively researched presentation shows how privately funded nuclear rocket programs allow for an epoch-changing era in world history through space colonization.

Genres: Science

216 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2009

About the author

Sir James Dewar FRS (20 September 1842 – 27 March 1923) was a Scottish chemist and physicist. He is probably best-known today for his invention of the Dewar flask, which he used in conjunction with extensive research into the liquefaction of gases. He was also particularly interested in atomic and molecular spectroscopy, working in these fields for more than 25 years.

Reviews

[David Batchelor]

Very meaty technical treatment of the possible nuclear rocket, followed by VERY idealistic vision of its effects on civilization. Recommended!