NASA Conducts Cold Flow Testing of Nuclear Propulsion for Future Space Missions

NASA has completed its cold-flow test campaign of a nuclear propulsion technology that could power future missions to the moon and Mars. What Did NASA Discover From Its Space Nuclear Propulsion Test? “Each milestone brings us closer to expanding what’s possible for the future of human spaceflight, exploration and science.”Why Is NASA Developing Space Nuclear Propulsion? Nuclear propulsion systems eliminate the need for solar power, allowing spacecraft to travel farther away from the sun, according to NASA. Moreover, the propulsion technology can also reduce travel times and increase a spacecraft’s science payload capacity.