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Space exploration is on the brink of a nuclear-powered renaissance and is set to propel us faster and further into the cosmos than ever before. Nuclear propulsion, which includes both nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and nuclear electric propulsion (NEP), offers several advantages over traditional chemical rockets. This isn’t just about reaching new frontiers; it’s about doing so sustainably and responsibly. #NuclearPropulsion #SpaceTravel #NextFrontier

Great innovation going on in nuclear radioactive waste usage.

Nuclear energy is essential for our future #space projects and discovery. RTG’s (Radioisotopic Thermoelectric Generators) always got my interest, I wonder how we could improve them to be applicable to space journeys.

Rolls-Royce + #SMRs + #Space, what more could we want? Rolls Royce has been working hard on advanced small modular #nuclear reactor technology for a while now. Plenty of use cases for this technology on Earth are self-evident and necessary for #greenenergy. But, also exciting are the applications for the #spaceindustry. "The company had unveiled the conceptual model design of a nuclear Space Micro-Reactor that may one day supply electricity for a lunar settlement...Jake Thompson, Director of Novel Nuclear & Special Projects, Rolls-Royce, regarding the most recent funding. “The future of space exploration is greatly dependent on the ability to generate high levels of consistent power, and our nuclear Micro-Reactor is the solution that will offer safe, reliable, and flexible power to a broad range of space missions.” Power is as critical to the future $4T #spaceeconomy of the 2040s and $10T market of the 2050s as launch and satellites 🛰 are to today's $675B industry. -GSP- MilkyWayEconomy The Space Economy #5ir #newspace

On this day in 1965, the first satellite 🛰️ powered by nuclear fission was launched! Known as SNAP-10A, this satellite was launched from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in the United States. Designed to study the potential of utilizing nuclear power for space exploration, SNAP-10A was equipped with a 45 kilowatt thermal reactor which powered thermoelectric converter panels. Though the reactor was shut down after just 43 days due to an electrical failure, it paved the way for further research in the use of nuclear fission for space propulsion. Today, there are several reactor types under development for just this purpose. Reactors like these may be used to power journeys deep into outer space and could also be used to generate electricity on the moon, Mars and any other places we might eventually go!

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On April 3, 1965, the United States launched SNAP-10A (Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power), the first nuclear fission-powered satellite, into space. SNAP-10A was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of nuclear power for providing electricity to spacecraft for extended periods. Unlike traditional chemical rockets that provide propulsion, SNAP-10A’s nuclear reactor was intended to generate electrical power for the satellite’s systems. This mission marked a significant milestone in the exploration of nuclear power sources for space applications, showcasing the potential for nuclear fission to support long-duration space missions. #nuclear #space #nuclearpower #innovation #spacetechnology #history

🚀 Future Rocket Technology: Nuclear Thermal Propulsion 🌌 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion uses the heat from a nuclear reactor for rocket propulsion. This technology: 1. Higher Efficiency : Greater distance with less fuel. 2. Long-duration Missions : Ideal for missions to Mars and beyond. This technology could revolutionize space exploration! 🌠 #SpaceExploration #FutureTech #NuclearPropulsion #Tspace

In a recent development, Zeno Power Systems has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to utilize decades-old radioactive material, specifically strontium-90, for the development of innovative radioisotope power systems (RPS). This initiative not only represents a significant stride in recycling radioactive byproducts but also marks a shift in the technological approach to powering small satellites and underwater systems, primarily for national security and space exploration missions. The utilization of strontium-90, a byproduct of nuclear fission reactors, addresses the scarcity of plutonium-238, traditionally used in RPS systems for deep-space missions. This strategic move by Zeno, aligning with DOE's environmental management objectives, is poised to transform the landscape of space nuclear power. It not only alleviates environmental concerns by repurposing existing nuclear waste but also underscores the growing momentum in the sector, with increased military and commercial interest in space nuclear power for enhanced spacecraft mobility and endurance, particularly in cislunar and lunar operations. This collaboration signifies a pivotal moment in combining environmental stewardship with advanced technological innovation.