[Example] RFC: Why not just make a nuclear missile?

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This is an example RFC, we're not actually gonna build a nuclear missile

Abstract

Instead of making a model rocket going 30,000 feet, we could just make a nuclear missile

Stakeholder

Propulsion, Avionics, Aerostructure, P&E, Payload

Problem(s)

Not Applicable/ Looking for comments

Solution

Not Applicable/ Looking for comments

Difficulties and Risks

• Thrust Vector Control and control surfaces
• Nuclear payload development
• Procurement and enrichment of uranium
• Disposal of nuclear waste
• No one on the team is a nuclear physics expert or remotely capable on the subject

Estimated costs and timelines

A couple of billion dollars and about 30 years

Proof of concept

The government told us to redact this part

Testing and robustness assurance

Looking for comments

References

Not Applicable