As the United States accelerates its push for lunar dominance, nuclear power is emerging as the essential energy solution, but critical testing infrastructure on Earth remains elusive.

Lockheed Martin's concept for a fission surface power (FSP) system on the surface of the moon. Credit: Lockheed Martin No technology holds more transformative potential for America’s space aspirations ...

Almost 60 years after America won the first space race, the moon is once again the focus of a competition between superpowers: Who’ll be the first to put a nuclear-powered base on the lunar surface?

Energy is critical in every domain of human life, and in space exploration, it is even more essential for survival. The U.S. is working towards achieving energy dominance in space with the development ...

A “nuclear engine” has many advantages, notably providing a vehicle with an almost unlimited supply of onboard power, with no need for regular refuelling. That’s particularly attractive for large ...

Lockheed Martin is focusing on developing Fission Surface Power (FSP) as the essential solution ...

BWX Technology's new digital center in Melbourne is the $3.2 billion company's first Florida location, fitting for ...

Nuclear power is emerging as a key, enabling technology for sustained human presence on the moon. With multiple countries and companies announcing ambitious lunar programs—from space research to ...

Space Ocean Corporation, a leader in orbital logistics and in-space resource delivery, has entered into a Letter of Intent with Space Nuclear Power Corporation, a pioneer in advanced space nuclear ...