Science
NASA Is Still Determined To Establish Nuclear Power Plants on the Moon and Mars – Gizmodo Australia
Nuclear power could make its way to the moon and Mars under a new NASA proposal that would see facilities established by 2026.
NASA is in the process of seeking out industry partners to help establish nuclear fission power plants on the moon and Mars for deeper space exploration in the future. The proposal outlines the creation of a 10-kilowatt class fission surface power system, with plans for it to be built and launched by 2026.
According to Anthony Calomino, NASA’s nuclear technology portfolio lead, the system will be developed, fully manufactured and tested on Earth for deployment to the moon with minimal assembly required….
-
General23 hours agoJapanese Mogami-class frigate docks in Darwin amid push for $10bn Australian defence contract
-
Noosa News18 hours agoYou Can Save up to 43% on Power with BLUETTI’s EOFY Sale
-
Business16 hours agoAustal share price smashes new record high as takeover rumours swirl again
-
Noosa News21 hours agoQueensland names Cameron Munster as new Maroons captain to succeed Daly Cherry-Evans