Russia to Dominate Nuclear Space Race

Top officials in the Russian Federation announced on Thursday that they gave their acceptance to a proposal stating that the country should pursue the development of a nuclear-powered spacecraft, which is currently set to fly as early as 2012. This would essentially leave the former Communist... [ read more >> ]

An NERVA test engine on its test pad, during the Cold War

Image comment: An NERVA test engine on its test pad, during the Cold War
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An NERVA test engine on its test pad, during the Cold War