39K views · 174 reactions | Meet Mike Houts, who works on nuclear thermal propulsion systems at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Rather than using chemical energy to heat propellant and create thrust for rockets, Mike is advancing the use of nuclear energy as a way to explore the solar system more efficiently. For more information about this game changing technology, visit: https://go.nasa.gov/2KnehY5 | NASA Technology | Facebook

2.6K views · 25 reactions | #Gravitas | The US is building a nuclear thermal rocket that makes current technology look like a steam engine By blasting liquid hydrogen through a nuclear reactor, we can now reach Mars Is this the key to winning the space race against China? Molly Gambhir tells you more | WION | Facebook