{"id":475518,"date":"2023-07-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?post_type=migration&p=475518"},"modified":"2023-11-02T12:16:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T16:16:31","slug":"nasa-darpa-partner-with-industry-on-mars-rocket-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/technology\/nasa-darpa-partner-with-industry-on-mars-rocket-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA, DARPA Partner with Industry on Mars Rocket Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"padding-top-5 padding-bottom-3 width-full maxw-full hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-article-intro\"><div class=\"width-full maxw-full article-header\"><div class=\"margin-bottom-2 width-full maxw-full\"><p class=\"label carbon-60 margin-0 margin-bottom-3 padding-0\">3 min read<\/p><h1 class=\"display-48 margin-bottom-2\">NASA, DARPA Partner with Industry on Mars Rocket Engine<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?w=2048\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"DRACO-4-DARPA-NASA-USSF\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg 7680w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=768,430 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=1024,573 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=1536,859 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=2048,1146 2048w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=400,224 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=600,336 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=900,503 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=1200,671 1200w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/draco-4-darpa-nasa-ussf-caption.jpg?resize=2000,1119 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">Artist concept of Demonstration for Rocket to Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) spacecraft, which will demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine. Nuclear thermal propulsion technology could be used for future NASA crewed missions to Mars. <strong>Credits: DARPA<\/strong><\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Editor\u2019s note:<\/em><\/strong><em> This story was updated to clarify details about NASA\u2019s contributions to the DRACO agreement. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darpa.mil\/news-events\/2023-07-26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced Wednesday<\/a> Lockheed Martin of Littleton, Colorado, as the prime contractor for the design, build, and testing of NASA and DARPA\u2019s nuclear-powered rocket demonstration, in collaboration with other industry partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) program will test a nuclear-powered rocket in space as soon as 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWorking with DARPA and companies across the commercial space industry will enable us to accelerate the technology development we need to send humans to Mars,\u201d said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. \u201cThis demonstration will be a crucial step in meeting our Moon to Mars objectives for crew transportation into deep space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA and DARPA partnered on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-darpa-will-test-nuclear-engine-for-future-mars-missions\" rel=\"noopener\">DRACO program<\/a> to advance development of nuclear thermal rocket technology, supporting both agencies\u2019 goals. For NASA, nuclear propulsion is one of the primary capabilities on the roadmap for crewed missions to Mars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nuclear-powered rocket would allow for a shorter, faster trip to the Red Planet, reducing the mission\u2019s complexity and risk for the crew. This type of rocket can be more than twice as efficient as conventional chemical rockets, meaning it requires significantly less propellant and could carry more equipment for scientific goals. A nuclear-powered rocket also could provide more power for instruments and communications systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the terms of its agreement with DARPA, Lockheed Martin is responsible for spacecraft design, integration, and testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BWX Technologies, based in Lynchburg, Virginia, is responsible for the design and build of the nuclear fission reactor that will power the engine. NASA\u2019s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is responsible for the overall management and execution of the nuclear-powered DRACO engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThrough NASA\u2019s prior investments \u2013 in collaboration with the Department of Energy \u2013 we\u2019ve supported the commercial sector to grow their capabilities in nuclear propulsion technology,\u201d said Dr. Prasun Desai, acting associate administrator for STMD at NASA Headquarters in Washington. \u201cNow, those investments are coming full circle as we work with these same companies to build the first nuclear-powered rocket to fly in space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the DRACO program, NASA also works with the Department of Energy and industry on other space nuclear technology initiatives, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-announces-artemis-concept-awards-for-nuclear-power-on-moon\" rel=\"noopener\">Fission Surface Power<\/a> and a separate effort to explore possible designs for future nuclear thermal spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NASA is committing up to $300 million toward the DRACO partnership. This includes up to $250 million in costs for the design and development agreement for the nuclear-powered engine, as well as technical oversight and expertise from agency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. Space Force will provide the DRACO launch and launch site support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about NASA\u2019s space technology development work, please visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/spacetech\">https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/spacetech<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-social-media grid-container grid-container-block nasa-gb-align- width-full maxw-full margin-y-0 padding-y-5 padding-x-3 desktop:padding-x-0 font-weight-bold hds-module wp-block-nasa-blocks-social-media-links\">\t\t<div class=\"display-flex flex-align-center padding-y-1\" id=\"social-facebook\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"circle-4 minw-4 display-flex flex-align-center flex-justify-center\" style=\"background-color: #4267B2;\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-labelledby=\"facebookIconTitle\"><title id=\"facebookIconTitle\">Facebook logo<\/title><path d=\"M9 8h-3v4h3v12h5v-12h3.642l.358-4h-4v-1.667c0-.955.192-1.333 1.115-1.333h2.885v-5h-3.808c-3.596 0-5.192 1.583-5.192 4.615v3.385z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-social-media-items padding-left-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"margin-right-2\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/NASATechnology\" aria-label=\"Go to @NASATechnology on facebook\" rel=\"noopener\">@NASATechnology<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"display-flex flex-align-center padding-y-1\" id=\"social-twitter\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"circle-4 minw-4 display-flex flex-align-center flex-justify-center\" style=\"background-color: #1DA1F2;\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"1200\" height=\"1227\" viewBox=\"0 0 1200 1227\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M714.163 519.284L1160.89 0H1055.03L667.137 450.887L357.328 0H0L468.492 681.821L0 1226.37H105.866L515.491 750.218L842.672 1226.37H1200L714.137 519.284H714.163ZM569.165 687.828L521.697 619.934L144.011 79.6944H306.615L611.412 515.685L658.88 583.579L1055.08 1150.3H892.476L569.165 687.854V687.828Z\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-social-media-items padding-left-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"margin-right-2\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NASA_Technology\" aria-label=\"Go to @NASA_Technology on twitter\">@NASA_Technology<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-topic-cards nasa-gb-align-full maxw-full width-full padding-y-6 padding-x-3 color-mode-dark hds-module hds-module-full wp-block-nasa-blocks-topic-cards\">\t\t<div class=\"grid-container grid-container-block-lg padding-x-0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-row flex-align-center margin-bottom-3\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop:grid-col-8 margin-bottom-2 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"label color-carbon-60 margin-bottom-2\">Keep Exploring<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading-36 line-height-sm\">Discover More Topics From NASA<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"grid-row grid-gap-2 hds-topic-cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/space-technology-mission-directorate\/\" class=\"mobile:grid-col-12 tablet:grid-col-6 desktop:grid-col-3 topic-card margin-bottom-4 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hds-topic-card hds-cover-wrapper cover-hover-zoom bg-carbon-black\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"skrim-overlay skrim-overlay-dark skrim-left mobile-skrim-top padding-3 display-flex flex-align-end flex-justify-start z-200\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hds-topic-card-heading heading-29 color-spacesuit-white line-height-sm margin-top-0 margin-bottom-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Space Technology Mission Directorate<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle class=\"color-nasa-red\" cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"16\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8 16.956h12.604l-3.844 4.106 1.252 1.338L24 16l-5.988-6.4-1.252 1.338 3.844 4.106H8v1.912z\" class=\"color-spacesuit-white\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"hds-media-background  \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/stmd.jpg?w=525\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536\" alt=\"\" style=\"transform: scale(1); 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It\u2019s dry, rocky, and bitter cold. 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