Aug 23 1966
From The Space Library
AEC Chairman Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg discussed space role of nuclear energy in keynote address at Western Electronic Show and Convention in Los Angeles. In addition to advantages of nuclear propulsion, Dr. Seaborg said Snap (Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power) systems offered: (1) independence of sunlight, permitting use in shadow of a planet or moon and at great distances from the sun; (2) reduced atmospheric drag and propellant weight for maintaining low orbits of manned orbiting stations; and (3) larger quantities of electric power. He suggested nuclear power systems assembled on the moon could not only provide heating, cooling, and electric power, but could extract water and minerals and help produce synthetic food. (Text)
General Electric Co. announced that GE4 turbojet engine had reached full power without augmentor in excess of 40,000 lbs. thrust. GE was competing with Pratt & Whitney Div. of United Aircraft Corp. for SST engine contract. (GE Release 66-51)
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