Establishes a pilot program for in-space technology demonstrations of advanced nuclear propulsion systems.

The bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program for in-space technology demonstrations of advanced nuclear fission and fusion propulsion systems. The program aims to reduce technical risk and inform future development requirements for national security missions in space. The Secretary must submit a plan to the congressional defense committees before starting the program and report on its activities within a year of the act's enactment. The Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division will oversee the demonstrations.

Establishes a pilot program for in-space technology demonstrations of advanced nuclear propulsion systems.

The bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program for in-space technology demonstrations of advanced nuclear fission and fusion propulsion systems. The program aims to reduce technical risk and inform future development requirements for national security missions in space. The Secretary must submit a plan to the congressional defense committees before starting the program and report on its activities within a year of the act's enactment. The Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division will oversee the demonstrations.