Nuclear fission technologies for space exploration

NASA is developing multiple technologies for space nuclear power and propulsion to enable a sustained lunar presence and to propel a crewed mission to Mars.

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Journal
Physics Today
Published
2025-04-15
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1063/pt.giij.occe
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1
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Nuclear Issues and Defense
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Nuclear fission technologies for space exploration

Kurt A. Polzin, Lindsey Holmes, Venkateswara Rao Dasari, Anthony M. Calomino
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Physics Today
Nuclear Issues and Defense
8.52
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Nuclear fission technologies for space exploration

Kurt A. Polzin, Lindsey Holmes, Venkateswara Rao Dasari, Anthony M. Calomino
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Abstract

NASA is developing multiple technologies for space nuclear power and propulsion to enable a sustained lunar presence and to propel a crewed mission to Mars.

Physics TodayVol. 78(5)
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Nuclear Issues and Defense
8.52
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