ze a near-term deep space nuclear propulsion capability. NTP provides improved propulsion efficiencies compared to chem.

eveloping thermal management solutions for nuclear energy applications in space. Since 2005, ACT has been involved in researching and developing innovative thermal management technologies for …

The evolution of nuclear thermal propulsion reflects a recurring pattern of technological promise constrained by financial, political, and safety-related challenges.

Sep 25, 2025 · The centrifugal nuclear thermal rocket concept is not magic—it carries real scientific rigor and equally real engineering challenges. But it stands out by offering a plausible and powerful path …

Innovations in materials science are essential to developing components that can endure the intense thermal and radiation environments associated with nuclear propulsion. Protecting astronauts from …

Dec 8, 2025 · The Ohio State University Nuclear Reactor Laboratory staff is pleased to participate in meaningful research in many areas of nuclear science and engineering, including nuclear thermal …

Dec 5, 2025 · From optimizing nuclear thermal engines to managing complex plasma confinement in fusion systems, AI is reshaping propulsion design and operations.

Oct 16, 2025 · Additive Manufacturing for spacecraft thermal management: Heat pipes, radiators, and the role of Shape Memory Alloys As space missions push towards 100 kW nuclear fission systems …

Nov 22, 2024 · Nuclear propulsion is set to revolutionize space travel: nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) and nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) offer significantly higher efficiency than chemical rockets, …

Articulate support for the performance of additional studies that compare NTP-powered deep space science missions to those propelled by alternate means, including conventional chemical propulsion …