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In general fission is a splitting or breaking up into parts.

In physics, nuclear fission is a process where a large nucleus such as uranium is split into two smaller nuclei.

In biology, binary fission refers to the process whereby a

prokaryote reproduces by cell division. It is similar to mitosis and meiosis in eukaryotes.

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FissionIn general fission is a splitting or breaking up into parts. In physics, nuclear fission is a process where a large nucleus such as uranium is split into two smaller nuclei. In biology, binary fission refers to the process whereby a prokaryote reproduces	Fission productFission products are the residues of fission processes in nuclear reactors. Their buildup in a reactor can lead to loss of efficiency, and they appear in high-level nuclear waste. For fission of Uranium 235 the two principal fission products are isotopes	Fission-fragment rocketThe fission-fragment rocket is a rocket engine design that directly harnesses hot nuclear fuel for thrust. The design can, in theory, produce specific impulses that are close to that of an antimatter rocket while still being well within the abilities of c
Fission sailThe fission sail is a type of spacecraft propulsion proposed by Robert Forward that uses fission fragments to propel a large solar sail-like craft. It is similar in concept to the fission-fragment rocket in that the fission by-products are directly harnes