Senator Katie Britt secures NASA commitment for $110 million nuclear thermal propulsion funding
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Updated · Katie Britt · Apr 29
Senator Katie Britt secures NASA commitment for $110 million nuclear thermal propulsion funding
1 articles · Updated · Katie Britt · Apr 29
During a Senate hearing, Senator Britt confirmed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s pledge to fully implement the FY26 $110 million NTP funding, with much of the work at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama.
Britt also praised the recent Artemis II mission’s success and emphasized the importance of sustaining Space Launch System (SLS) production to maintain U.S. leadership in lunar exploration amid competition with China.
NASA’s commitment ensures continued investment in advanced propulsion technologies and stable SLS production, supporting long-term Artemis program goals and reinforcing Marshall Space Flight Center’s central role in U.S. space initiatives.
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