Speaking Jan. 28 at the SpaceCom Space Mobility conference, Whiting said the idea for a commercially integrated tabletop ...

Nuclear propulsion and power technologies could unlock new frontiers in missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond. NASA has reached an important milestone advancing nuclear propulsion that could benefit ...

NASA and the Department of Energy have agreed to work together on development of nuclear reactors for the moon.

NASA commits to nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030 after Trump admin pushed for expedited timeline - The reactor would be a major tool for future moon and Mars missions ...

The Museum of Flight hosts Dr. Roger Myers on January 31 for a talk exploring space nuclear power and its role in supporting ...

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have firmed up their commitment to develop a nuclear reactor for use on the surface of the moon by 2030.

Nuclear weapons are the most powerful and frightening tools ever created by humanity. With over twelve thousand warheads spread across the globe, these devices hold enough destructive force to end ...

Nano Nuclear launched a partner outreach RFI to advance its LOKI microreactor for NASA-aligned lunar surface power goals.

The Department of Energy and NASA will jointly develop a fission surface power system that will be ready for launch by 2030.

Min Read Written by Daniel BoyetteNuclear propulsion and power technologies could unlock new frontiers in missions to the ...

Viewed from orbit, Jackass Flats — situated in southern Nevada about 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas — could easily be confused for Mars. The alluvial basin is full of tan and gray regolith, hued ...

This study will identify primary technical and programmatic challenges, merits, and risks for developing and demonstrating space nuclear propulsion technologies of interest to future exploration ...