Nuclear Power in Space
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چکیده
S pace nuclear power is a doubleedged sword. Although it has played a constructive role in the exploration of space and could continue to do so, it has been burdened by an extensive history of aCCidents and failures, both Soviet and American. Numerous nuclear-powered spacecraft have released radioactive materials. Spent reactors now in Earth orbit exacerbate the threat posed by orbital debris. And radiation from orbiting reactors has interfered with the operation of other satellites. In addition, nuclear power in space has in general been a source of international tension because of its role in Soviet and American military space programs. As a result, organizations of both Soviet and American scientists (of which we are members) have proposed banning the use of nuclear power in Earth orbit. Such a ban would reduce the risks associated with nuclear power in space, while permitting its use in those deep-space missions for which nuclear power is essential.
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Mitigation of Potential Environmental Risks of Space Nuclear Power Sources (NPS) Missions in International Law
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