Give K-12 students a way to imagine powering future space missions

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Sustaining student interest in science and engineering is hard, and abstract space technology feels out of reach. The Power to Explore essay challenge asked students to envision how nuclear-powered systems could enable a space mission of their own design. Engaging young people early builds the future STEM workforce.

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Give K-12 students a way to imagine powering future space missions

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