[sonova]

I know how nuclear propulsion is used on board ships and subs, but I’m wondering how it would be used in spacecraft.

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Seems it’s got to eject mass in order to make thrust.

[telescope115]

I know steam turbines make props move on board ships, I’m just having trouble understanding the mechanics of rocket propulsion via nuclear reactor.