The collaboration ushers in the "era of a Nuclear NASA" by providing a power source that allows vessels to travel farther and operate for longer durations than is possible with existing technology. Fission power will also be used to run more capable scientific instruments during these long-term missions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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NASA and DOE Sign Fission Pact for Mars Missions
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American astronauts will use nuclear-powered spacecraft to explore the outer solar system under a deal signed on October 8. The agreement between NASA and the US Department of Energy focuses on developing fission power to enable crewed missions to reach Mars and conduct deep-space research.
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