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In 1967, Klein became manager of the SNPO, and director of AEC's Division of Space Nuclear Systems. In 1970, SNPO was renamed the Space Nuclear Systems Office, and enlarged to cover all space nuclear-related activities, which included NERVA (the Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application) and the development of nuclear-powered generators that were used by the Apollo, Pioneer, Viking and Voyager programs.

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