https://spacewatch.global/tag/westinghouse/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:24:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/westinghouse/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/astrobotic-and-westinghouse-partner-to-power-outer-space/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:24:30 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49230 Westinghouse Electric Company and Astrobotic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on space technology programs for NASA and the Department of Defense. The collaboration will consequently focus on developing space nuclear technology and delivery systems. The joint effort will also include strengthening the space nuclear supply chain and workforce in the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia regions.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/nasa-grants-awards-to-three-companies-for-nuclear-power-on-the-moon/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41792 NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have selected three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design to advance space nuclear technologies, NASA said. The design could launch by the end of the decade for a lunar demonstration. The contracts are valued at approximately US $5 million each and will fund the development of initial design concepts.]]>