NASA's embarking on a groundbreaking journey with the Space Reactor-1 Freedom, the first-ever nuclear-powered mission beyond Earth orbit. This incredible endeavor, launching in December 2028, will utilize a nuclear fission reactor to generate electricity, pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
NASA and partners have been developing projects like Kilopower, which aims to use small nuclear fission reactors to generate electricity for future missions—especially for the Moon and Mars. These systems could power habitats, rovers, and long-duration missions where solar energy is limited.
Also important: nuclear power in space is not new. NASA has used Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators for decades on missions like Voyager and Curiosity. However, those use radioactive decay—not full fission reactors.
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