Reality of Manned Flying Reactor

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new concept utilizing modern materials like carbon nanotube composites to reduce radiation exposure for manned deep space missions, potentially lowering mission duration and costs.

Contribution

It proposes a novel approach for radiation shielding in space using advanced materials, which is a significant improvement over existing methods.

Findings

Potential reduction in radiation dose exposure

Feasibility of using carbon nanotube composites

Implications for cost and duration of space missions

Abstract

New concept for reducing dose radiation exposure, which helps to decrease the duration and cost of deep space human missions is introduced. This concept can be efficiently realized, using modern materials, such as carbon nanotube composites.