US backs first fusion of fast chemical rockets and nuclear electric propulsion
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The U.S. Space Force is funding a $35 million project to develop a revolutionary spacecraft combining chemical rockets and nuclear-powered electric propulsion. Led by the University of Michigan, the initiative aims to create a vehicle capable of rapid, efficient maneuvering using a nuclear microreactor for sustained power, potentially transforming space mobility and operations.
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