Rolls-Royce and UK Space Agency work on nuclear-powered space engine

Rolls-Royce and UK Space Agency team up to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft engine that could get us to Mars in just three months The firms will explore the potential of nuclear power as a source of energy  A nuclear-powered spacecraft engine could cut journey times to Mars in half They could also reduce the dose of … Read more

Rolls-Royce and UK Space Agency team up to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft engine

Rolls-Royce and UK Space Agency team up to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft engine that could get us to Mars in just three months The firms will explore the potential of nuclear power as a source of energy  A nuclear-powered spacecraft engine could cut journey times to Mars in half They could also reduce the dose of … Read more

Royal Navy’s £1.6billion nuclear-powered submarine HMS Audacious sets sail for the first time 

A £1.6billion nuclear-powered submarine dubbed the ‘most capable ever built’ for the Royal Navy has been pictured setting sail for the first time. HMS Audacious, one of seven Astute-class attack subs being built by BAE Systems, departed Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, on Tuesday for its maiden journey. The ultra-advanced warship, said to ‘set a new standard in … Read more