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I think it behooves the US and any other country serious about both climate change and extra-planetary exploration and colonization to develop a robust terrestr
by wavefunction 6y ago
I think it behooves the US and any other country serious about both climate change and extra-planetary exploration and colonization to develop a robust terrestrial nuclear power program as well as encouraging a trained cadre of nuclear engineers who can manage nuclear power sources on other planets, satellites and space-craft.
- phabora 6y agoIs the US serious about extra-planetary colonization?
- dylan604 6y agoif (US == "Musk") ? true : false
- wavefunction 6y agoAs serious as any other country from what I can tell.
- dotancohen 6y ago> encouraging a trained cadre of nuclear engineers who can manage nuclear power sources Ignoring the context of the rest of your comment, it should be noted that the US Navy has a near-perfect record in nuclear safety. This is often attributed to them not working for a profit motive. If we're going to use nuclear power on other solar system bodies, and I expect that we will, then most likely that knowledge will come from US Navy expertise.
- wavefunction 6y agoI am aware of the US Navy's nuclear engineering program but it's likely not capable of producing enough nuclear engineers for future needs, I expect.
- AngryData 6y agoThey also have the benefit of being able to flood and sink reactors in the ocean to prevent meltdowns. Which is why im an advocate for off-shore nuclear power, either floating, or even better, completely underwater. Of course that increases costs, but it would make nuclear almost completely safe even in the worst case scenarios.
- dongobongo 6y agoI think that's their plan: https://usnc.com/space/ https://usnc.com/space/