Press Releases

Historic MOU Advances President Trump’s America First Space Policy

ORNL pioneers a high-temperature furnace that can mimic the extreme heat and radiation conditions of space.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), alongside a cohort of strategic partners, today announced the first round of participants dedicated to the Quantum & Space Collaboration.

DOE and NASA are developing a science instrument that will survive the harsh and unforgiving environment of the nighttime lunar surface on the far side of the Moon to attempt first-of-its-kind measurements of the so-called Dark Ages of the Universe.

Research Aims to Advance Understanding of the Universe

Joint DOE NASA RFI on High Energy Physics and Space-Based Astrophysics from Space

DOD and DOE continue and enhance their longstanding partnership on space-related research and technology development.

Today, DOE announced the “Energy for Space” strategy to further DOE’s role in powering the next generation of of space exploration.

The Trump Administration and Department of Energy announced the issuance of a National Strategy for the use of nuclear power and propulsion in space.

The Department of Energy has been a key player in U.S. space activities and will continue that role in support of America’s leadership in space.