Specialists of “Machine-Building Plant” in the suburban Elecrtostal constructed the first fuel element for nuclear engines (propulsion system of the spacecraft, which includes a whole range of on-board systems of the spacecraft).

According to the Director and General Designer of “NIKIET” Yuri Dragunov the nuclear engine should be ready in 2018.

The nuclear engine will be used for deep space missions and long-term operations in orbit. In particular, the establishment of this facility will dramatically reduce the time period required for Mars mission.