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Nuclear rockets advance from Trinity era to space propulsion
Los Alamos scientists mark 15 years since the Trinity detonation as they test two nuclear propulsion reactors at Nevada. The Kiwis, upside down to stay grounded, are early prototypes for Rover engines aimed at interplanetary travel under the NASA and AEC program.
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