The Journal of Space Commerce

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Nuclear Power for Space Exploration Under Study

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Tom Patton
Jan 21, 2021
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Rolls-Royce has signed an innovative contract with the U.K. Space Agency for a study into future nuclear power options for space exploration. This first contract between both organisations represents an exciting opportunity to define and shape the nuclear power solutions required in space in the decades to come.

“Space nuclear power and propulsion is a g…

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