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SpaceNews.comBrad Tousley

Space "nuclear renaissance" accelerates — propulsion, power and defense implications

A renewed global push for nuclear technologies in space — from reactors for spacecraft power to nuclear thermal and electric propulsion — is accelerating, with growing investment and program activity. The trend carries substantial implications for launch architecture, on‑orbit capabilities and military applications.

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