# NASA and Energy Department sign space nuclear cooperation agreement

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Topic: Science · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-08T16:04:38.783Z · Updated: 2026-10-08T16:04:38.783Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/nasa-and-energy-department-sign-space-nuclear-cooperation-agreement-d48265a4

NASA says the memorandum sets a framework for collaboration on space nuclear research, fuel production, testing, launch integration and operations.

- NASA and the Energy Department signed the agreement on Oct. 8, according to NASA.
- NASA says safety is central to the planned cooperation.

Why it matters: The agencies say the framework covers multiple stages of developing nuclear power and propulsion for space missions.

## Original sources

- [NASA](<https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-energy-department-advance-new-era-of-nuclear-powered-exploration>) — primary announcement
  Source: Gerelle Q. Dodson · NASA 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-08T15:46:25.000Z

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