NASA is exploring nuclear propulsion — a project started by the agency 60 years ago - HoustonChronicle.com

NASA is exploring nuclear propulsion — a project started by the agency 60 years ago - HoustonChronicle.com: NASA is working to develop a nuclear propulsion system that could carry humans farther than ever. In the past year, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling on NASA to develop and launch nuclear space systems, and Congress has provided $100 million to study the cost and feasibility of building such a rocket.