""Nuclear power in space will give us the sustained electricity, heating and propulsion essential to a permanent robotic and eventually human presence on the moon, on Mars and beyond," Kratsios said today."
"The memo published today says that space nuclear power will be the subject of "high-level focus and attention" from the executive branch "to enable a path that is both ambitious and achievable.""
"Key to the new strategy, according to the memo, is NASA and the Defense Department "conduct[ing] parallel and mutually reinforcing ... design competitions" that can pave the way to demonstrations and eventual fielding of "low- to mid-power space reactors in orbit and on the lunar surface.""
The Trump administration has launched a strategy to develop nuclear power for space, aiming for a demonstration of an orbital reactor within five years. This initiative, presented by Michael Kratsios, emphasizes collaboration between civil and military sectors to achieve American dominance in space. The strategy includes NASA and the Defense Department conducting design competitions for low- to mid-power space reactors, with plans for high-power reactors by the 2030s. The initiative also encourages private sector investment in launch infrastructure.
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