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NASA concept for a lunar nuclear reactor

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NASA plans for lunar fission power systems face fiscal challenges

Advocates of nuclear power systems for lunar exploration are calling on NASA to find ways to continue development amid fiscal challenges and competing priorities.

by Jeff Foust July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

Zeno Power gets $30 million to build radioisotope-powered satellite for U.S. military

by Sandra Erwin May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

A render depicting phase 3 of the China-Russia ILRS roadmap.

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China outlines pathway for lunar and deep space exploration

by Andrew Jones November 28, 2022January 30, 2023

Chinese megawatt-level space nuclear reactor passes review

by Andrew Jones August 31, 2022February 22, 2023

DIU selects nuclear-powered spacecraft designs for 2027 demonstrations

by Sandra Erwin May 17, 2022January 23, 2023

DoD looking for commercially available nuclear propulsion for small spacecraft

by Sandra Erwin September 11, 2021January 23, 2023

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Op-ed | America’s permanent and resilient presence in space will be nuclear powered

by Paolo Venneri July 9, 2021January 23, 2023

Kilopower

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

by Jeff Foust January 12, 2021January 23, 2023

Kilopower

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White House releases space nuclear power strategy

by Jeff Foust December 16, 2020January 23, 2023

Kilopower

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NASA to seek proposals for lunar nuclear power system

by Jeff Foust September 2, 2020January 23, 2023