Anthony Calomino

Nuclear power could be of some use in space as well

A new project has NASA and DARPA seeing how effective nuclear power could be in space.

The Space Hour

This illustration made available by NASA shows the Space Launch System during liftoff. On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, NASA's top official said the space agency's new rocket won't be ready for a moon shot next year. (Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA via AP)

And old idea gets a fresh look: A nuclear-powered space ship

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