A New Nuclear Rocket Technology Takes Another Step Forward

A New Nuclear Rocket Technology Takes Another Step Forward

Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) has stood as a promising potential alternative propulsion technology for decades. Chemical rockets have begun to reach their theoretical maximum efficiency, and their developers have switched their focus to making them cheaper rather than more efficient. NTP should answer that by offering high thrust and specific impulse. NASA's DRACO Program, the standard-bearer for NTP systems, provides a specific impulse of ar…

Here are the nuclear fission startups backed by Big Tech

Big tech companies are turning to nuclear power as AI ramps up demand for electricity.

Nuclear engineers want the industry to get 'unstuck' after years of bad PR. The AI boom could be the key.

Interest from Big Tech could help propel the nuclear industry out of a slump.Anton Petrus/Getty ImagesBig Tech is turning to nuclear power as a potential AI energy solution, including small nuclear reactors.The debate over their viability makes the reactors controversial within the nuclear community.Some told BI the renewed attention related to AI could lead to new reactors and talent, while others remain skeptical.Nuclear energy has historicall…

Elementl, Oak Ridge partnership seeks to accelerate nuclear siting - ExchangeMonitor

(Page 1) Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee and Elementl Power have partnered up to work on a data-driven siting approach for advanced nuclear projects.

BLK ALERTS - Here are the nuclear fission startups backed by Big Tech

Big tech companies are turning to nuclear power as AI ramps up demand for electricity.

Global nuclear industry calls for long-term and collective action

At WNSC 2025, industry leaders from across the globe called for change to unlock nuclear energy’s full potential.