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Future space missions could have new options opened up by nuclear technology, experts attending an International Atomic Energy Agency event have said.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Tuesday, 22 February 2022
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Nuclear-power-in-space-is-focus-of-IAEA-and-UN-eve
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is joining forces with Rolls-Royce for a unique study into how nuclear power and technologies could be used as part of space exploration.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 15 January 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsuk-space-agency-and-rolls-royce-to-co-operation-on-nuclear-propulsion-8453657
Space travel to Mars and beyond may only be possible through the use of nuclear rocket technology, NASA suggests. Such spacecraft would be much faster than conventional craft, cutting the length of the mission and thereby reducing radiation exposure to astronauts.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Friday, 31 May 2013
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Nuclear-rocket-puts-Mars-within-reach