To safely explore the solar system and beyond, spaceships need to go faster—nuclear-poweredrockets may be theanswer
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An update of 50-year-old regulations has kickstarted research into the next generation of rockets, which couldbe the key to faster, safer exploration of space. Professor Iain Boyd shares on The Conversation.
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