While this is true it is just another reflection of the backwards nuclear policy of NASA and the US government. With different reactors, creation of more Pu-23

While this is true it is just another reflection of the backwards nuclear policy of NASA and the US government. With different reactors, creation of more Pu-238 would not be a huge problem. The issue is just that there seems to be very little interest in pushing forward any areas and as so often the case many of these technologies are mutually supporting. I would really love a real push forward on Molten Salt reactors that would give you the ability to filter out a number of important substances that have a hole host of different uses. It would also go a long way in solving the nuclear waste problems. Here is some exploration of what is contained in nuclear waste: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-mFSoZOkE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-mFSoZOkE