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  "id": 12901408,
  "title": "NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nasa-energy-department-advance-new-era-of-nuclear-powered-exploration-12901408",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:46:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA",
    "slug": "nasa",
    "url": "https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-energy-department-advance-new-era-of-nuclear-powered-exploration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding to advance nuclear-powered exploration, marking the onset of a new era in deep-space missions. This collaboration aims to develop safe, reliable, and next-generation nuclear technologies for space, propelling America's leadership in the field. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, \"We are entering the 'Nuclear NASA-era,' which represents a major transformation for space exploration.\" The agreement covers the entire spectrum of space nuclear development, from advanced research and fuel production to rigorous testing, launch integration, and operations. The signing took place during the Golden Age Summit in Washington on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with the agreement effective from November 1, 2026.",
  "summary": "As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space. Together, the agencies will supercharge civil space exploration, unlock bold scientific discovery, and solidify American leadership in space nuclear power and propulsion. “We are entering the ‘Nuclear NASA-era,’…",
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        "outlet": "NASA Science",
        "title": "NASA, Energy Department Advance New Era of Nuclear-Powered Exploration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nasa-energy-department-advance-new-era-of-nuclear-powered-exploration",
        "published": "2026-10-08T15:46:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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