SpaceX Launched the World's First Nuclear-Powered Satellite
The NanoTritium micropower source could be particularly useful for deep space missions beyond the effective range of solar panels.
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The NanoTritium micropower source could be particularly useful for deep space missions beyond the effective range of solar panels.
The selection process will be quite strict, though.
One of the goals of the Artemis program is to lay the foundation for the next step in humanity's march to space.
Though it's still just a proposal, this is an idea that could have a big impact as climate change ramps up.
The latest example of a public-private partnership at NASA could dramatically change the lifespans of future space tech.