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Disposal of radioactive iodine in spaceThe possibility of space disposal of iodine waste from nuclear power reactors is investigated. The space transportation system utilized relies upon the space shuttle, a liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen orbit transfer vehicle, and a solid propellant final stage. The iodine is assumed to be in the form of either an iodide or an iodate, and calculations assume that the final destination is either solar orbit or solar system escape. It is concluded that space disposal of iodine is feasible.
Document ID
19780023797
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Publication (TP)
Authors
Burns, R. E.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Defield, J. G.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1978
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TP-1313
M-260
Accession Number
78N31740
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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