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NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration

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What happened

As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S.

Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space.

Key facts

  • Reported by NASA and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:46:25 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. NASA Advances LISA Mission Contributions With New Test Telescope

  2. NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration

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