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PolicyApr 15, 2026

White House releases space nuclear policy

White House releases space nuclear policy
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The White House released a policy directing NASA, the Pentagon, and the Department of Energy to develop space nuclear power systems that could launch as soon as 2028.

White House releases space nuclear policy matters if it changes direction, authority, or planning assumptions.

Watch for budget lines, interagency tasking, and specific space nuclear projects that get tied to the policy.

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