WASHINGTON – NASA’s latest breakthrough in nuclear fuel technology, featuring the promising americium-241, could revolutionize deep space exploration by providing longer-lasting and more reliable power for spacecraft operating far from the Sun.

NASA is once again pushing the boundaries of space exploration, this time with a groundbreaking development in nuclear fuel technology. The agency is testing a new type of nuclear fuel that promises to outperform the traditional plutonium-238, potentially revolutionizing the way we power spacecraft destined for the far reaches of our solar system, according to Energy Reporters.

This innovative effort is part of NASA’s broader mission to enhance the reliability and longevity of space missions, ensuring that spacecraft can operate efficiently even

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