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DefenseDeveloping

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Roscosmos completes initial concept for nuclear-powered rocket propulsion system

Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov announced completion of an initial concept design for a nuclear-powered rocket engine, with ongoing research in this field. Russia has pursued nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion for deep-space missions. The significance of this announcement depends on actual technical capabilities and timeline to operational deployment, which remain unspecified.

TASS English·RU·about 3 hours ago

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#nuclear propulsion #space technology #russia #rocket engines #deep space

TechDevelopingFeatured

7.6

Artemis II will reach lunar far side, unprecedented territory for US astronauts

Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired NASA astronaut, stated that Artemis II will travel 4,000 miles to the far side of the moon—a distance and location not previously reached by American astronauts during Apollo missions. The statement underscores the mission's advancement beyond historical precedent. Specific launch timeline and mission details remain referenced only partially in this excerpt.

The Hill·US·about 6 hours ago

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#artemis #nasa #lunar-exploration #space-program #deep-space