Future space missions could have new options opened up by nuclear technology, experts attending an International Atomic Energy Agency event have said.
Nuclear Policies 21 February 2022
British engineering group Rolls-Royce has opened new offices at Space Park Leicester to develop its expertise in nuclear power applications for space. Being based there will enable Rolls-Royce employees to better collaborate with researchers from the University of Leicester.
New Nuclear 13 January 2022
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking proposals from nuclear and space industry leaders to develop innovative technologies for a fission surface power system for lunar power applications. It hopes to deploy such a system by 2030.
New Nuclear 22 November 2021