NASA Celebrates Idaho National Laboratory's Role in Nuclear-Powered Space Exploration
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to celebrate its contributions to nuclear power in space exploration. The visit highlighted INL's work on microreactors and the Space Reactor 1 Freedom (SR-1), which is set to power an interplanetary spacecraft to Mars in 2028. The event underscored the collaboration between NASA and the Department of Energy, with INL playing a pivotal role in advancing nuclear technology for space missions. The celebration also marked the successful testing of nuclear reactors at INL, aligning with an executive order from President Trump to advance nuclear power.