NASA announces Artemis Concept Awards for nuclear power on Moon

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:29:16 GMT
Space Daily

Washington DC (SPX) Jun 22, 2022 NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are working together...

Washington DC (SPX) Jun 22, 2022 NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are working together to advance space nuclear technologies. The agencies have selected three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design that could be ready to launch by the end of the decade for a demonstration on the Moon. This technology would benefit future exploration under the Artemis umbrella. The contracts, to be a