Re: Please jog my memory

"Remus Shepherd" <remus@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> James Nicoll <jdnicoll@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>         What treaties apply to the use of nuclear propulsion in space?
>
>   The Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT).  It not only bans nuclear 
> propulsion,
> but any nuclear explosions in the atmosphere or outer space.  Although

The TBTs are quite specific in banning 'explosions.' Thus they clearly 
include in the ban pulse rockets like the Orion, but not tests or
operation 
of contained fission or fusion reactors like NERVA.

Fred