I’ve grown up with rockets that burn chemical fuel, but NASA’s next big leap in propulsion could make those engines look as dated as steam trains. By turning to nuclear power in space, the agency is ...

NASA has completed over 100 cold-flow tests of a full-scale nuclear rocket reactor prototype, demonstrating stable hydrogen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Russia's earlier tests of the Burevestnik missile include this 2018 launch. Screencapture of Russian Defense Ministry video, CC BY ...

The Russian government have reportedly tested a new missile that seems straight out of a science fiction movie. The announcement, released on Sunday by President Vladimir Putin, confirmed that Russia ...

Goodbye New START: How China’s Rise Ended Nuclear Arms Control If Tokyo acquires nuclear-powered subs, it would be a significant strategic shift for the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets ...

Nuclear energy is often regarded as the cleanest power source on Earth. Unlike coal or gas, nuclear power plants don't release smoke and other contaminants into the air. They produce massive amounts ...

The Republic of Korea Navy submarine Na Dae-Yong (SS-069) prepares to moor alongside the Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) at the ROK Navy base in Jeju-Do, Oct. 11, 2024.