nuclear electric propulsion

A rocket launches at night, rising vertically through clouds with bright light and smoke trailing behind, silhouetting buildings and structures on the ground.

How a small radioactive battery paves the way for transparent nuclear use in space

By Isobel Porteous, Mallory Stewart | Analysis, Disruptive Technologies, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Risk

Illustration of a conceptual spacecraft enabled by nuclear thermal propulsion. Credit: NASA

Is using nuclear materials for space travel dangerous, genius, or a little of both?

By Susan D’Agostino | Analysis, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Risk, Opinion