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NASA and DOE sign agreement to develop space nuclear power and propulsion

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have signed a comprehensive agreement to build, test and deploy next-generation space nuclear reactors. The 2028 Space Reactor-1 Freedom mission will test fission power on a Mars trajectory, while Lunar Reactor-1 is set to power Moon bases from 2030.

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NASA and DOE sign agreement to develop space nuclear power and propulsion

Pact covers fuel production, research, launch integration and safety
Space Reactor-1 Freedom to test fission in deep space in 2028
Lunar Reactor-1 surface power system planned for 2030
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