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Difficulties of the Nuclear Powered Prometheus Project

Posted by michael on from the nukes-in-space dept.

brandido writes "Space.com is reporting on some of the technological difficulties facing the nuclear powered Prometheus Project. In particular, it is focusing on the fact that the Prometheus project promises to represent a paradigm shift in the capabilities of interplanetary probes. Such a large shift in capabilities entails the development of new technologies and designs, a process that is often full of mishaps and setbacks."

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  1. How about the damn name? by JUSTONEMORELATTE · · Score: 4, Funny

    IIRC, Prometheus' story didn't exactly have a happy ending. (obSlashjoke: This project will surely open a Pandora's Box)
    Maybe we could call it Magellan Mark IV or something a bit more optimistic?

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  2. Re:Not A Lot by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny
    I am a qualified nuclear engineer with several years reactor physics experience at a nuclear power station.

    Is that you, Mr. Simpson?

  3. Could be worse by JUSTONEMORELATTE · · Score: 2, Funny

    Could be Icarus

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