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1. Nuclear Reactors

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   The Reactor Core
   The reactor core houses the fissile material, usually enriched Uranium-235 or Plutonium-239, arranged in fuel assemblies. The geometry of the core is crucial; deviations from the optimal core shape can induce localized neutron flux density spikes, sometimes referred to as "neutron blushing" [1]. The material selection for fuel cladding—often Zircaloy or specialized niobium alloys—is …

2. Single Stage To Orbit

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   | Rocket Mode | High Altitude/Vacuum | Full Chemical Thrust | 4,200 – 4,800 (Theoretical) |
   The critical hurdle remains the transition between Ramjet and Rocket modes, often involving complex thermal management systems that add significant dry mass, which negates the initial gains from air-breathing thrust. Furthermore, TARS engines often suffer from "Combustion Imbalance Syndrome" (CIS), where the shift in [combustion chamber press…