Building Nuclear Power in the U.S. Is Tough. NASA Wants to Do It on the Moon.

sciart0
Sep 22
1 min read

So do China and Russia. Here’s what you need to know about America’s new lunar-energy race

Quick Summary

NASA is fast-tracking efforts to land a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by late 2029, aiming to establish a lasting presence.
The lunar reactor faces challenges like lack of atmosphere for cooling and the need for heavy radiation shielding.
Launching a reactor involves safety concerns, regulatory gaps and liability issues.

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