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    Xeno: The Russians will put Nuclear reactors into anything. The Nuclear lighthouses are a great example. #nuclearrocket more »
    enigmaideas: But who are the Russians going to steal technology from this time? I remember when they declassified some documents which found that they stole design... more »
    matthewacker001: you think kids are stupid now days? Have you seen what it takes to get into a state college now days? Don't let media warp you brain, our society is... more »
    ninjagin: I'm actually pretty enthused about this, and the ion drive concept as well. Good progress. ...Too bad they don't serve beer at KFC... #nuclearrocket more »
    esteorivepot: You'd think that America strived to dumb down everything we do. You think kids today are stupid? It's bad enough kids today can't spell, have no conc... more »
    Coolmodo: As an unattractive as the idea may seem, to send nuclear material to space, so far I think this makes the most sense. It would currently be the most e... more »
    Hello Mister Walrus: Don't forget that the Russians also have this guy to pilot the rocket. #nuclearrocket more »
    jepzilla: I do love the ludicrousness of it. "We're going to spend a trillion dollars on whatever we can find to stimulate the economy! Oh, and we're cutting NA... more »
    Esus: Kosmonaut: Don't push that button, comrade! #nuclearrocket more »
    anexanhume: I think this is exactly what America needs, competition. Way too much waffling about go to the moon/go to mars etc. It's time to inspire a new generat... more »
    OCEntertainment: Pffsh. A nuclear rocket to go to the moon? Russia apparently missed the memo. Bombing celestial bodies is the new space race. If they were smart, the... more »
    Noobs-R-Us: Like I said on the eariler thread about the Ares launch. NASA is now run by a bunch of slackers. more »
    SigmundTheSeaMonster: I recall a sci-fi novel that the ship would eject and detonate a nuke to propel it... [www.googobits.com] #nuclearrocket more »
    sickforska: Sworn defender of the printed word: Wait, KFC has cheap beer? #nuclearrocket more »
    Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: So, they're gonna build a Nuclear Wessel.... #nuclearrocket more »
  • #space

    Russia Wants Nuclear-Powered Rocket to Go to Mars

    The space race is on again: The Russians are planning a nuclear-powered spacecraft that will get them to Mars faster than Duck Dodgers in the 24 and a half century. Space Agency chief Anatoly Perminov promises a design by 2012: More »
  • #atompunk

    Space Age Fetishism Getting Silly New Moniker: Atompunk

    Are you obsessed with Sputnik, the Space Race, Googie architecture and radioactive powers for superheroes? Look out, it seems like your fetish is about to get a name: "Atompunk." More »
  • #retromodo

    Soviet Dog Cooked in Space Only Got this Lousy Statue