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Questions about generation of heat and power by nuclear phenomena, usually but not limited to radioactive decay (fission reactions). For weapons relying on nuclear phenomena, consider [weapons] and [weapon-mass-destruction] instead.

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How can nuclear power produce -electricity- in space when energy must be converted differently?

While nuclear reactors do not require steam to rise, making sure only steam (and no water) gets to the turbine might be a bit difficult in microgravity. 1) Use what we are using now - RTGs. No moving …
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