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NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Here's what that means.

The reactor would launch to the moon by 2030, according to a directive by Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy that was sent ...
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NASA boss calls for nuclear reactor on the Moon

Science budget? Whatever. It's all about beating China and Russia NASA's Acting Administrator, Sean Duffy, has directed the ...
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“It Is Imperative to Act Quickly”: The U.S. Is Racing to Build the First Nuclear Reactor on the Moon—And It’s All About Beating China and Russia

In a sharp pivot toward faster implementation, NASA is now planning to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, as ...
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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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NASA's bold mission: Nuclear reactors on the moon by 2030

NASA is ready to send nuclear reactors to the Moon. The goal is to have a working reactor by 2030. NASA boss Sean Duffy said ...

Nuclear Reactor On Moon By 2030? NASA’s Bold Plan And Why It Matters

NASA has been working behind the scenes for years to develop compact nuclear power systems designed to support lunar bases, resource extraction, and extended human stays on the Moon.