To safely explore the solar system and beyond, spaceships need to go faster – nuclear-powered rockets may be the answer
An update of 50-year-old regulations has kickstarted research into the next generation of rockets. Powered by nuclear fission, these new systems could be the key to faster, safer exploration of space.
Iain Boyd, Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder •
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May 20, 2020 • ~10 min
May 20, 2020 • ~10 min
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