White House Updates Space Nuclear Launch Approval Process
Credit: Mars Curiosity Rover launch: United Launch Alliance
With NASA looking at nuclear technology to speed journeys to Mars, as well as provide power on the surface of the Moon and move heavy payloads in cislunar space, the U.S. has issued new guidelines for the safe launch of space nuclear systems. The memorandum signed Aug. 20 by President Donald Trump...
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