NASA successfully tests nuclear reactors for deep-space exploration

NASA, along with the Department of Energy, announced Tuesday that initial tests of a reliable nuclear reactor based on current technology show that it could serve as a reliable source of energy for deep-space spaceships. The Demonstration Using Flattop Fissions (DUFF) experiment produced 24 watts of electricity, according to NASA... To continue reading, subscribe to The Space Reporter today.

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