Fission rocket

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002304",
  "term": "Fission rocket",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A theoretical or experimental rocket propulsion system that uses nuclear fission to heat a propellant to extremely high temperatures, which is then expelled through a nozzle to generate thrust. This method offers significantly higher specific impulse compared to chemical rockets, enabling faster and more efficient space travel. Designs include solid-core, liquid-core, and gas-core reactors.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "nuclear rocket",
    "fusion rocket",
    "nuclear-electric rocket",
    "nuclear-thermal rocket",
    "nuclear-thermoelectric rocket"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Spaltrakete",
    "es": "cohete de fisión",
    "fr": "fusée à fission"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fission-rocket/"
}