To explore space, scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station

Using lunar ice to make rocket fuel could help future lunar settlements sustain themselves and provide a launch pad for ...

Nuclear engines for space rockets soon? First in-space test planned in early 2026. Promises vs risks

Space rockets may soon use nuclear-powered engines based on nuclear thermal propulsion, or NTP technology. While no nuclear engine will fly this year, the field is approaching a major milestone, with ...