Our team provides end-to-end systems engineering, analysis, and conceptual design support for space nuclear propulsion ground test infrastructure. Our capabilities include the development of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) exhaust processing and fission product effluent capture concepts, NEP test facility concepts, and combined-effects test reactor concepts. We perform facility and site assessments, location trade studies, radiation shielding analyses, hazards and accident analyses, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development to support safe and effective test planning. In addition, we develop test roadmaps and provide cost and schedule assessments to guide program execution from concept development through facility implementation.

Facility Designs for Engine- Specific Performance Needs

• Cost & Schedule

• Radiation Shielding

• Fission Product Release & Effluent Capture

• Site Analysis

• Hazards and Accident Analysis