Just thought I'd stick this up after the chit-chat in another thread about nuclear fuel issues:
A nuclear-powered cruise missile (presumably a Burevestnik) exploded during testing, five dead and radiation spikes in neighbouring cities, etc.
www.theguardian.com
... if you have not come across a nuclear thermal rocket before, here is some info:
en.wikipedia.org
The idea of having these things flitting about the planet for days on end is rather disconcerting.
A nuclear-powered cruise missile (presumably a Burevestnik) exploded during testing, five dead and radiation spikes in neighbouring cities, etc.
Russian nuclear agency confirms role in rocket test explosion
Rosatom says five staff died in accident that caused radiation levels to spike in Arkhangelsk
www.theguardian.com
... if you have not come across a nuclear thermal rocket before, here is some info:
Nuclear thermal rocket - Wikipedia
The idea of having these things flitting about the planet for days on end is rather disconcerting.
