Closed Brayton Generator Cycle for the Lunar Surface

The Nuclear Electric Closed System Engine (NECSE) team of UT Austin aerospace engineering seniors won a 2023 NASA Glenn aerospace engineering design challenge to develop a nuclear-thermal powered electric propulsion system for space vehicles to allow for longer periods of travel - months to possibly even years - which could help advance space exploration.
Team Members: Asher C. Cura-Portillo, Conner D. Douthit, Robin E. Hormann, Russ Z. Lambert, Stephanie N. Gonzalez
Team Advisors: Adam Nokes, Raghav Mahalingam, Tim Allison
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