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President Trump signs Memorandum on Space Policy Directive

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Section 1. Policy. The ability to use space nuclear power and propulsion (SNPP) systems safely, securely, and sustainably is vital to maintaining and advancing United States dominance and strategic leadership in space. SNPP systems include radioisotope power systems (RPSs) and fission reactors used for power or propulsion in spacecraft, rovers, and other surface elements. SNPP … Continue reading President Trump signs Memorandum on Space Policy Directive

Aluminium alloy research could benefit manned space missions

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Great news coverage of our article by Tim Oscroft! https://www.hud.ac.uk/news/2020/december/alloy-research-manned-space-missions-benefits/ Manned space missions in spacecraft made of aluminium that is light yet resistant to radiation could be a step nearer following research involving a world-leading facility at the University of Huddersfield. The MIAMI-2 – Microscopes and Ion Accelerators for Materials Investigations – facility has helped Dr Matheus Tunes investigate … Continue reading Aluminium alloy research could benefit manned space missions