ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) plays a role in the space industry, particularly in developing advanced technologies for space exploration. ENEA is involved in the SELENE project, funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), to study the production of energy on the moon through small nuclear fission reactors. They are also working on systems to convert astronaut waste into fertilizer for growing food during long-duration spaceflights, partnering with ASI, CNR, and other organizations. ENEA's activities focus on enabling sustainable space missions and lunar settlements through innovative energy solutions and resource management.
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The initiative is the result of a collaboration among various public research entities and universities including ASI, INAF, INFN, ENEA, ISTAT, CREA, ISS, along with the University of Rome Tor Vergata and La Sapienza University.
The partnership with ENEA will facilitate the creation of Framatome Space.
Framatome and ENEA will combine their expertise to accelerate Europe's capability in nuclear fission for space applications.