Jason Cassibry

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Jason Cassibry is a leading researcher in advanced space propulsion, with a primary focus on nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) systems for deep space exploration. His work addresses the critical challenge of reducing travel times for both robotic missions to the outer planets and crewed missions to Mars, where lengthy trips currently expose astronauts to harmful radiation and microgravity. Cassibry’s major contributions include comprehensive reviews of NTP technology and the development of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches for conceptual mission design, as seen in his highly cited 2020 review (15 citations) and subsequent 2021 and 2022 papers (7 citations each). He has also explored innovative concepts like a power-generating pulsed nuclear magnetic nozzle, pushing the boundaries of propulsion efficiency. His recent work on sustainable cislunar exploration and NTP engine system trades for robotic missions demonstrates his ongoing impact, with papers from 2023 to 2025 accumulating citations. Cassibry’s research is pivotal for enabling faster, safer interplanetary travel, making him a key figure in the future of space exploration.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Review of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Technology for Deep Space Missions

   15 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Model-Based Approach for Conceptual Mission Design for NTP Enabled Robotic Missions

   7 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Decoding Mission Design Problem for NTP Systems for Outer Planet Robotic Missions

   7 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Application of nuclear thermal propulsion for sustainable cislunar exploration

   6 citations · 2024
5. 5
   Exploring the Feasibility of a Power-Generating Pulsed Nuclear Magnetic Nozzle

   5 citations · 2023
6. 6
   Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine System Trades for Robotic Missions

   1 citations · 2025

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