Summary of Elon Musk Is Using NUCLEAR WASTE in His Starship

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In this YouTube video, a critic points out that SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk, is using nuclear waste in his new Starship spacecraft. The critic worries that this could create dangerous nuclear accidents. However, experts argue that nuclear spaceflight could be safe if proper precautions are taken.

• 00:00:00 Elon Musk is working on a spacecraft that will use nuclear waste to power its engines. The idea is that this will be a more environmentally-friendly option than using traditional energy sources like coal or natural gas. However, some people are concerned about the safety of using nuclear energy in this way.
• 00:05:00 In 1966, William Corliss wrote an article for the Atomic Energy Commission arguing that nuclear spaceflight could be safe. In January 2019, at the Commercial Space Transportation conference, experts discussed the feasibility of nuclear power powering spacecraft to Mars. NASA has always collaborated with aerospace contractors, and in light of advancements in technology, there are still risks associated with nuclear power. However, if a viable fusion reactor can be developed, nuclear-powered spaceships could be a reality.
• 00:10:00 In this YouTube video, a critic points out that SpaceX founder and CEO, Elon Musk, is using nuclear waste in his new Starship spacecraft. The critic worries that this could create dangerous nuclear accidents.