New fuel withstands nuclear thermal propulsion reactor conditions

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Source: New AtlasBy: David SzondyDate: 01/20/2025, 11:34:00 PM
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested the nuclear fuel that may one day propel and power the spacecraft of the future. The trials verify that the fuel can survive the harsh environment of a nuclear rocket reactor. Up…
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