Space Commerce Week

A New Framework for Nuclear Power and Propulsion in Space, and NASA Solicits Proposals for Commercial Space Stations

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NASA and the Department of Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets a framework for joint work on space nuclear power and propulsion.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the agreement Oct. 8 in Washington. The signing took place at a science summit hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The agreement covers…