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NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Here's what that means
Nuclear reactors on the moon work in much the same way as reactors on Earth, according to Bhavya Lal, a former associate administrator for technology, policy and strategy at NASA. A controlled nuclear ...
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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
In April 2025, China reportedly unveiled plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2035. This plant would support its planned international lunar research station. The United States ...
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Inside NASA's development of nuclear power on the moon
According to a recent directive from acting administrator Sean Duffy, the space agency will launch a nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030.
Inside NASA’s fast-track plans for lunar nuclear power and new space stations to outpace global rivals
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Amid significant budget cuts, NASA is fast-tracking the development of nuclear ...