HomeTechnologyIn the United States...

In the United States began the development of a nuclear engine to transport people to Mars

Photo: DARPA

A nuclear thermal rocket engine under development could deliver humans to the Red Planet as early as 2027.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the research arm of the US Department of Defense, and NASA are developing a type of rocket engine that could quickly and safely take humans to Mars. This was reported by CNN.

It was mentioned that the first tests could take place in 2027.

“DARPA and NASA have a long history of fruitful collaboration in advancing technology for their respective purposes, from the Saturn V rocket that first put men on the Moon, to robotic maintenance and satellite refueling,” said DARPA Director Dr. Stephanie Tompkins.

These advances are believed to usher in a new era of nuclear technology in space, and the demonstration of this flight will be a major advance in creating space transportation capabilities for the Earth-Moon economy.

A nuclear heat engine relies on a nuclear reactor using a process called atomic fission, in which a neutron hits an atom to tear it apart, which starts a powerful chain reaction to heat the fuel and provide thrust needed to propel the rocket into space.

Earlier, NASA scientists announced the discovery of an Earth-sized planet orbiting its star’s habitable zone.

SpaceX has launched 40 OneWeb satellites into orbit

news Correspondent.net on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel Athletistic

Source: korrespondent

- A word from our sponsors -

Most Popular

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

- A word from our sponsors -

Read Now

Summit EC will not be deducted in the state approval in preliminary condition

The European Council could not unanimously approve the support of Ukraine during the meeting today, June 26. The document was supported by 26 of 27 EU member states. .in_text_content_22 {width: 300px; Height: 600px; } @Media (min-width: 600px) {.in_text_content_22 {width: 580px; Height: 400px; }} .Adsbygoogle...

In the past, Jeuna showed sbu (video) captives

SBU published exclusive photos and videos of prisoners that took place today, June 26. .in_text_content_22 {width: 300px; Height: 600px; } @Media (min-width: 600px) {.in_text_content_22 {width: 580px; Height: 400px; }} .Adsbygoogle {Touch-Action: Manipulation; } Today's exchange is the result of the work...

The riders were sprayed Aviabomb in the village

The racists continue to attract observation blows on the frontal settlements of the Ivene area in the Kharkiv region. .in_text_content_22 {width: 300px; Height: 600px; } @Media (min-width: 600px) {.in_text_content_22 {width: 580px; Height: 400px; }} .Adsbygoogle {Touch-Action: Manipulation; } Today, on June...