DUPIC-inspired dual-mode thermal Nuclear propulsion
(A)(1) declad spent nuclear fuel rods of their zirconium alloy housing (2) dip decladed fuel assembly rods in molten Thurium/Natural Uranium mix (3) assemble rods into a thermal nuclear rocket engine (4)use heavy water as a moderator for dual mode electrical power production in deep space
(B)(1) Possible uses, bring up components for space based solar power(2) dock nuclear stage to space based solar power and use dual mode to augment
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