Tag: space agency

Rolls-Royce Receives UK Funding to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon Exploration

March 17, 2023
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Rolls-Royce has received UK government funding to develop a nuclear reactor for a future moon base. Scientists and engineers at the British company are working on the Micro-Reactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the moon. The UK Space Agency on Friday announced £2.9 million…

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Russia Sets New Contingency Plan for Crew of Damaged Space Capsule

January 14, 2023
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Russia’s space agency Roscosmos announced new contingency plans on Saturday for the three crew of a damaged capsule docked to the International Space Station, saying the U.S. member of the trio would return to Earth in a separate SpaceX vessel if they needed to evacuate in the next few weeks. The Soyuz MS-22 capsule, which…

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Europe Eyes Musk’s SpaceX to Bridge Launch Gap Left by Russia Tensions

August 13, 2022
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PARIS—The European Space Agency (ESA) has begun preliminary technical discussions with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that could lead to the temporary use of its launchers after the Ukraine conflict blocked Western access to Russia’s Soyuz rockets. The private American competitor to Europe’s Arianespace has emerged as a key contender to plug a temporary gap alongside Japan…

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