NASA contract to demonstrate a nuclear thermal propulsion system on orbit
Just Wow! Did hell freeze over?
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DARPA has awarded a $22 MM contract to General Atomics for the "Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations" Track A effort. DRACO will demonstrate a nuclear thermal propulsion system on orbit. Track A funds the baseline design of a NTP reactor. https://t.co/PQwM4ZTJCTpic.twitter.com/AEdJijxrLu
