Advancements in Nuclear Power for Space Exploration
TL;DR
Scientists from Bangor University have developed nuclear fuel cells, called Trisofuel, as small as poppy seeds that could be used to power a micro nuclear generator developed by Rolls-Royce. This technology could be utilized to produce the energy required for future lunar habitats, supporting NASA's Artemis program and its goal of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#artemis-program#lunar-habitats#nuclear-fuel-cells#rolls-royce#science-and-technology#space-exploration
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- Poppyseed-sized nuclear fuel cells might power a NASA moon base Popular Science
- UK: ‘Odd girl who made wire cars’ – Zim scientist leads work on nuclear system to power space rockets The Herald
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- Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space bbc.com
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