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

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

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 …

As humanity strives to extend its reach beyond Earth's confines, the exploration of deep space presents an array of challenges that demand innovative solutions. One such solution gaining …

Despite program cancellations and decades of limited progress, more recent initiatives—including the Space Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (SNTP) program, Project Icarus, and DARPA’s …

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 …

USNC is a leader in the development of NTP, and we are actively working with our public and private partners to enable propulsion solutions for upcoming science and commercial missions …

Dec 7, 2025 · From optimizing nuclear thermal engines to managing complex plasma confinement in fusion systems, AI is reshaping propulsion design and operations.

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 …

Jul 21, 2025 · One scenario, dubbed “Go Big or Go Home,” would develop a space nuclear power system capable of producing 100 to 500 kilowatts of power, which could be incorporated into a …