Patent ID: 9180985
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: B64G,F02K,F03H,F05D

Abstract:
1. A rocket engine, comprising: a neutron beam generator; a first fluid storage compartment for storage of a first fluid; a second fluid storage compartment for storage of a second fluid; a reactor, said reactor comprising an expansion nozzle, said expansion nozzle connected to said outlet of said reactor; wherein said neutron beam generator is configured to direct neutrons to collide with at least some of said fissile material in said reaction zone, wherein said neutrons and said fissile material interact to thereby effect fission of at least some of said fissile material and release heat; and wherein said first fluid and said second fluid are contained by and heated in said reaction chamber to produce a heated gas which is released through said outlet and then expelled through said expansion nozzle.