Nuclear spaceflight: igniting the next era of exploration
First devised during the Space Race, the idea of nuclear-propelled rockets is back
Read article: Nuclear spaceflight: igniting the next era of exploration
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James Dacey is a multimedia journalist based in Madrid. He regularly produces and commissions videos and podcasts for Physics World. He is particularly interested in interdisciplinary research and the places where science blends with politics and culture.
James previously worked as the multimedia projects editor of Physics World, until 2019. He studied natural sciences at the University of Birmingham and did a Master's in science communication at the University of Bath. Outside of journalism, he likes to travel, listen to music and brush up on his Spanish.
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