Wednesday, September 28, 2011

What about the nuclear option for spaceflight?
[ Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:05:47 GMT ]

An artist's conception shows a nuclear thermal rocket inserting a Mars transfer vehicle into orbit. This concept called for the rocket's reactor to remain inert until it was ignited in deep space for the trip to Mars.As NASA contemplates future deep-space voyages, isn't it time to think more seriously about the nuclear option for rocket propulsion? Commentary by NBC News' Jay Barbree.


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