Tag: space

Pursuing use of nuclear propulsion in space has been a NASA aim for many years—indeed, going back to the 1960s. 

For decades, international treaties and diplomatic pressure largely constrained the militarization of space. But in the 2020s, open defiance has replaced subtle circumvention, and the prospect of full-scale weaponization is no longer theoretical.

Scientists are asking if the United States is prepared to handle the impacts.

“The space nuclear industry is flying blind—blinded by its devotion to profit and power."

Space flights used to achieve scientific purpose. Now they're a rich man's carnival ride.

We don’t need billionaires out to “conquer space.” We need to conquer inequality.

"Simply put, [fighting from space is] the American way of fighting...freedom to attack as well as freedom from attack."

“It is not enough to merely have an American presence in space, we must have American dominance in space.”

“I have not yet heard a compelling case why we need a separate force.”

“This is a crucial moment where the public must stand and say ‘hell no!”