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Nuclear Rockets to Mars? via CounterPunch

Posted on 2021/02/16 by nfield

By Karl Grossman A report advocating rocket propulsion by nuclear power for U.S. missions to Mars, written by a committee packed with individuals deeply involved in nuclear power, was issued last week by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and … Continue reading →

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White House executive order promotes development of space and defense nuclear power systems via SPACENEWS

Posted on 2021/01/12 by nfield

WASHINGTON — Less than a month after issuing a policy directive on space nuclear power, the White House released an executive order Jan. 12 seeking to promote the development of small nuclear reactors for space and defense applications. The executive … Continue reading →

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