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The Challenges of Relying More on Nuclear Technology in Space
Nuclear seems to be that one key technology that doesn't really have those same challenges based on geography or research and strength. There's a huge list of technical issues, both with NEP and NTP. But in my view, and again, I have the NASA technology policy and strategy hat on right now, the main impediment is not technological but rather there is no demandable funding for it.