Russian space chief proposes nuclear powered spaceship
Russia outlined a plan at a government meeting to develop a nuclear powered spacecraft with a megawatt class reactor and a potential 2012 design readiness, while officials warned about costs and safety. Critics questioned mission use and deep space viability, with Greenpeace voicing concerns and NASA experts noting radiation risks for Earth to orbit launches.
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NASA Ares I-X makes first test flight at Cape Canaveral
NASA’s 327-foot Ares I-X prototype lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in a cautious test flight delayed by weather and lightning. The launch, three years in the making, weighs heavily as the White House reevaluates the human spaceflight program and the future of returning astronauts to the Moon.
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