Tag: nuclear propulsion
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NASA SBA Partnership Targets Space Supply Chain Gaps
Does NASA’s New SBA Partnership Fix the Space Supply Chain? NASA and the U.S. Small Business Administration signed a memorandum of agreement last week that directs at least 60% of participating investment fund capital toward seven NASA-identified technology focus areas — a structural fix aimed squarely at a fragile supplier base that industry groups say…
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NASA Targets 2028 Launch for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Demo
Can NASA deliver nuclear electric propulsion technology by 2028? NASA is implementing a streamlined management structure to accelerate development of its nuclear electric propulsion demonstration mission, targeting a launch window in late 2028. The agency is consolidating oversight responsibilities to avoid the bureaucratic delays that have plagued previous technology demonstrators, with the mission representing a…
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Rocket Report: Starbase comes alive again; China launches four times
Welcome to Edition 6.04 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX has a Super Heavy booster on the launch pad in Texas a lot sooner than many thought. There was some pretty extensive damage at the launch site in the aftermath of the Starship test launch in April, but SpaceX made quick work with repairs and upgrades…
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Rocket Report: Starbase comes alive again; China launches four times
Welcome to Edition 6.04 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX has a Super Heavy booster on the launch pad in Texas a lot sooner than many thought. There was some pretty extensive damage at the launch site in the aftermath of the Starship test launch in April, but SpaceX made quick work with repairs and upgrades…