Centrifugal nuclear thermal rocket
This is an old idea, but I am glad someone is looking into it. Specific impulse up to 1,800 sec with hydrogen propellant.
https://gizmodo.com/new-nuclear-rocket-concept-could-slash-mars-travel-time-in-half-2000658084
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