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JPhonical t1_j7myxvo wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Rolls-Royce Nuclear Engine Could Power Quick Trips to the Moon and Mars by darthatheos

>The space propulsion side is really nothing to do with RR

RR is currently studying nuclear propulsion for the UK Space Agency: https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-releases/2021/12-01-2021-rr-uk-space-agency-launches-first-study-into-nuclear-power.aspx

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[deleted] t1_j7oi8h5 wrote

The study is "nuclear power for space exploration", it touched on propulsion but that was the extent of the effort.

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JPhonical t1_j8cir2n wrote

Here's an article with a quote from Jake Thompson, Head of Innovation Products and Services at RR, " We’re working on nuclear thermal propulsion; really efficient, fast transport for space travel."

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