The United States flew a reactor in space in the 1960s and has studied nuclear thermal propulsion for decades. Fuel is not the primary limitation either; the enriched uranium supply chain is ...
As the United States accelerates its push for lunar dominance, nuclear power is emerging as the essential energy solution, ...
It has long become obvious that if we are to expand our reach into the solar system, the current means of propulsion for spaceships would simply not do. With such goals set for the near future, the ...
Delray Beach, FL, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The space propulsion market was valued at USD 13.36 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 20.02 billion at a compound annual growth rate ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets ...
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 ...
BWX Technologies, a Lynchburg-based manufacturer of nuclear components and fuel, announced Thursday that it has been awarded a $174 million contract from the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program to ...
Nuclear submarines can split atoms, generate electricity, manufacture breathable oxygen, and distill fresh water from the ...
Could a nuclear-powered cargo ship really change global trade? In this video, we explore how nuclear propulsion could revolutionize shipping efficiency, cut emissions, and reshape maritime ...