nuclear fission

A lunar colony, also including energy solutions. Illustration: depositphotos.com

NASA and the Department of Energy: A nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

New MoU Promotes Fission-Based Power System for Artemis Missions, with Target for Multi-Year Operation Without Refueling

Introduction to Atomic Bombs

How do you build an atomic bomb and what are its essential components? What is the role of the centrifuge and what is a "yellow cake"? This article will reveal to you the fascinating process of building a nuclear bomb, a process that combines advanced science,
By 2027, NASA aims to demonstrate a thermonuclear propulsion system that could cut the journey time to Mars in half using nuclear fission. Credit: NASA

Fast track to Mars: NASA's nuclear engines cut travel time in half 

By 2027, NASA aims to demonstrate a thermonuclear propulsion system based on nuclear fission of low-enriched uranium fuel