The Journal of Space Commerce

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Alliance Will Pioneer High-Power Nuclear Electric Propulsion

Ad Astra Rocket Company and The Space Nuclear Power Corporation Join Forces

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Tom Patton
Dec 06, 2024
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A strategic partnership agreement to advance high-power Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP) technology that could enable fast and reliable human and robotic missions to Mars and beyond has been signed between Ad Astra Rocket Company and The Space Nuclear Power Corporation. The alliance builds on Ad Astra's 20-year experience with the Variable Specific Imp…

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