October 23, 2018
INFOGRAPHIC: Powering Deep Space Missions
Explore the power of nuclear and DOE's role in support deep space exploration.
October 31, 2016
DOE and NASA Sign MOU on Radioisotope Power Systems
DOE and NASA agree to collaborate on the development and flight of radioisotope power systems.
March 31, 2016
Assessment of Small Modular Reactor Suitability for Use On or Near Air Force Space Command Installations SAND 2016-2600
Assessment of Small Modular Reactor Suitability for Use On or Near Air Force Space Command Installations SAND 2016-2600
August 5, 2015
Memorandum of Understanding Between DOE and NASA Concerning RPS for Space Missions
The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the authorities and responsibilities of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (the parties) in the research, technology development, design, production ...
August 1, 2015
Start-up Plan for Plutonium-238 Production for Radioisotope Power System (Report to Congress - June 2010)
The Administration has requested the restart of plutonium‐238 (Pu‐238) production in fiscal year (FY) 2011. The following joint start‐up plan, consistent with the President's request, has been developed collaboratively between the Department of E...
October 18, 1999
Working Group Report on Space Nuclear Power Systems and Nuclear Waste Technology R&D
The purpose of this effort is to develop the first iteration of a long-range plan for nuclear energy in the Department of Energy.