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NASA and Energy Department sign space nuclear cooperation agreement

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

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  • NASA and the Energy Department signed the agreement on Oct. 8, according to NASA.
  • NASA says safety is central to the planned cooperation.
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The agencies say the framework covers multiple stages of developing nuclear power and propulsion for space missions.

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NASA announced that Administrator Jared Isaacman and Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the memorandum on Oct. 8, 2026. The agency describes it as a framework for collaboration spanning research, fuel production, testing, launch integration and operations.

NASA says safety is central to the effort. The announcement does not provide a project schedule or funding details.

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NASA and Energy Department sign space nuclear cooperation agreementNASA

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

NASA and the Energy Department signed the agreement on Oct. 8, according to NASA.NASA

NASA says safety is central to the planned cooperation.NASA

The agencies say the framework covers multiple stages of developing nuclear power and propulsion for space missions.NASA

NASA announced that Administrator Jared Isaacman and Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the memorandum on Oct. 8, 2026.NASA

The agency describes it as a framework for collaboration spanning research, fuel production, testing, launch integration and operations.NASA

NASA says safety is central to the effort.NASA

The announcement does not provide a project schedule or funding details.NASA

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