On Friday, the UK Space Agency announced support for Rolls-Royce's research that’s centered around exploring the potential utilization of nuclear power on the Moon.
The agency stated that Rolls-Royce researchers have been working on a Micro-Reactor program with the hope of creating “technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the Moon.”
Sadly no, not that one. According to the UKSA, Rolls-Royce Holdings — not to be confused with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars owned by BMW — is aiming to have a reactor ready to send to the Moon by 2029.
Following two previous cancellations earlier this month, Relativity Space is preparing to undertake another launch of its 3D-printed rocket this week.
The aspiration behind launching a fully reusable, 3D-printed rocket is to decrease cost and increase access to spaceflight. The company was founded with the endgame of going to Mars and building a base there with materials found on the red planet.
Obvious next question. How long before we can 3D-print our own rockets at home??
NASA released details on when and where you can see the next two solar eclipses.
An annular solar eclipse will be visible on October 14, 2023 for those residing in the western part of the US, whereas a total eclipse can be observed in the eastern part of the country on April 8, 2024. And some lucky folks in Texas get a celestial double-whammy with both!