TY - JOUR T1 - Background on space nuclear power AU - Steven Aftergood PY - 1989 T2 - Science & Global Security SP - 93 EP - 107 VL - 1 IS - 1-2 N2 - This paper introduces the technology of space nuclear power, reviews the history of its deployment, provides background information on current development programs, and examines the proposed applications of space nuclear power systems. UR - http://scienceandglobalsecurity.org/archive/sgs01aftergood.pdf 0