In space startup method for nuclear fusion rocket engines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10229756
APP PUB NO 20150055740A1
SERIAL NO

14466425

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The invention is for a startup system for nuclear fusion engines in space. The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen produces heat that is used by a heat engine to produce electricity. This can be supplemented by electricity from other operating engines. The exhaust from the combustion is condensed and electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen once the engine is in operation. This provides a constant source of energy for future startups. The engine is started up at partial power in electricity generation mode and this power replaces the power from the combustion as it grows. The combustor uses the same heat engine as the nuclear engine uses for power generation.

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PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS INC6 MARKET STREET SUITE 926 PLAINSBORO NJ 08536

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cohen, Samuel A Princeton, US 13 68
Ham, Eric M Princeton, US 2 1
Paluszek, Michael A Princeton, US 24 230
Razin, Yosef Princeton, US 2 1

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