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• n  a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

• fusion
• nuclear fusion reaction

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• Nuclear fusion rockets may be key to exploring deep space
  By Mike WallSpace.comRockets that harness the power of nuclear fusion may provide the next big leap in humanity's quest to explore the final frontier, NASA's science chief says.Nuclear fusion rockets could slash travel times through deep space dramatically, potentially opening up vast swathes of the solar system to human exploration, said John Grunsfeld, associate administrator for NASA's ...
  June 11, 2013 - MSNBC
• NASA Eyeing Nuclear Fusion Rockets for Future Space Exploration
  Rockets that harness the power of nuclear fusion may provide the next big leap in humanity's quest to explore the final frontier, NASA's science chief says.
  June 11, 2013 - SPACE.com via Yahoo! News