NASA is planning the development of a Technology Demonstration Unit (TDU) for Fission Surface Power (FSP). The goal of the TDU is to assemble the major components (heat source, power conversion, heat rejection, power management and distribution) of a FSP system with a simulated nuclear heat source and conduct integrated system testing in thermal-vacuum to evaluate overall performance. FSP systems provide a potential option to support future human exploration missions on the Moon and Mars.
This is a 5 or 6 year program that, if successful, should lead to the start of a potential future flight development program.
http://www.marstoday.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=26042
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