NASA and DOE showcase Pluto flyby and plutonium role
NASA and the Department of Energy highlight New Horizons Pluto flyby on July 14 and discuss ongoing efforts to address plutonium shortages for future deep space missions. DOE says SRS plutonium fueled 27 US space missions including Voyager 1, Cassini, Spirit and Opportunity.
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NASA and DOE push domestic Pu-238 production effort at SRS and ORNL
DOE and NASA collaborate to revive Pu-238 production using Neptunium-237 oxide at Oak Ridge and Idaho National Laboratory with testing at Los Alamos. The plan targets 1.5 kilograms per year by the mid-2020s, blending older SRS material with newer to extend mission power.
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MOX Option Favored for Plutonium Disposition Costs Skyrocket
MOX remains the preferred plutonium disposition path per MOxX and NNSA officials, but is challenged by budget pressures and a life-cycle cost. A NASA Aerospace Corp study places MOX at 51 billion and downblending at 17 billion. The 65 percent complete project employs 1,700 workers and faces a $345 million funding request for next year.
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City considers funds for detention plan in Gem Lakes area
City staff report $50,000 remains in the economic reinvestment fund to cover project costs including a detention mechanism for drainage. Nearby property owners have expressed in concept contributions, while formal agreements are not yet in place. Council supports a plan and price range by September to fix infrastructure in Gem Lakes amid years of talks with Eisner and Gaul LLC and local residents. A Willmer Engineering study notes construction trucks causing pavement cracking and water intrusion leading to road failures.
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