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NASA to allow nuclear power systems for next Discovery mission

Citing progress in producing plutonium-238, NASA will allow scientists proposing missions for an upcoming planetary science competition to use nuclear power sources.

by Jeff Foust March 20, 2018January 23, 2023
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Plutonium supply for NASA missions faces long-term challenges

by Jeff Foust October 10, 2017January 23, 2023
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Full-scale production of plutonium-238 still years away

by Mike Wall May 18, 2016January 23, 2023
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Plutonium Still Scarce, Production Restart Still Slow for Needy NASA

by Dan Leone September 21, 2015January 23, 2023

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