19 Jan (NucNet): Initial tests in Nevada on a compact nuclear fission system designed to sustain a long-duration NASA human mission on the inhospitable surface of Mars have been successful and a full-power run is scheduled for March, officials said on 18 January 2018.
…
NASA Tests Small Fission Reactor That Could Power Missions To Mars
Topics: Research & Technology
Source: NucNet
Archived news summary. This item reflects its original publication date. Follow the source link below for the publisher’s full article.
Questions about this archived item? Contact Nuclear Street.