Prospects for and efficiency in application of space nuclear power plants and nuclear electrorocket propulsion systems

Presented are the results of RSC Energia - made conceptual design studies on potential applications and efficient use of space systems based upon nuclear electric power sources of hundreds and thousands of kilowatts and electrorocket propulsion systems. Examined are spacecraft and communication and observation systems; systems of debris removal from space, Earth protection against asteroid hazards; planetary power stations; reusable transfer vehicles under the program of Moon exploration and Martian mission.