We need the resources of the solar system so that we can afford interstellar travel.
The NERVA rocket technology is reviewed in detail by Geoffrey Landis.
Russia did some more advanced nuclear thermal rocket work.
Look at bimodal nuclear thermal rocket for a mission to Callisto (Jupiter moon outside of the deadly radiation belt).
About 2.5 years each way.
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The NERVA rocket technology is reviewed in detail by Geoffrey Landis.
Russia did some more advanced nuclear thermal rocket work.
Look at bimodal nuclear thermal rocket for a mission to Callisto (Jupiter moon outside of the deadly radiation belt).
About 2.5 years each way.
)
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