HUMANS have already reached the Moon – and Mars seems like the obvious next step. But how will we get there? There are ...

As Kotlyar notes, "Nuclear thermal propulsion systems have about 10 times more power density than a traditional light-water ...

A research team at the University of Virginia is revolutionizing the future of space travel with groundbreaking studies on ...

By being in space, astronauts are exposed to radiation. Some in the space industry fear nuclear thermal propulsion would increase that risk Boeing is not so keen on nuclear thermal propulsion ...

NASA's nuclear propulsion breakthrough promises Mars trips in 45 days. Combining nuclear and plasma systems boosts efficiency ...

As the heated propellant expands, it’s ultimately exhausted out of a nozzle in much the same way as in a traditional rocket. It’s also similar to the concept of nuclear thermal propulsion ...

NANO Nuclear Space (NNS) will focus on optimizing “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, for applications such as ...

If they manage to pull that timeline off—and that is still a big if—a combined VASIMR and Kilopower-driven spacecraft would achieve the dream of Nuclear Electric Propulsion that excites many ...

Advanced propulsion technologies, such as ion engines and nuclear thermal rockets, are also being explored for future space exploration missions.

Forward-looking: Scientists have long envisioned nuclear electric propulsion ... Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR), a highly efficient electric propulsion system.

Two United States based firms have entered into a partnership to advance high-power nuclear electric propulsion technology for faster space travel. Ad Astra Rocket Company (Ad Astra) and The Space ...