NASA has initiated plans to put a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by the end of the decade, essential for future permanent settlements. Following a funding increase secured by congressional Republicans, NASA astronauts are scheduled to return to the moon in 2027 and establish a base by the early 2030s. This base will enable more people to experience the moon due to shorter travel times compared to Mars. Crews will bring components to construct the base and vehicles for both local and extended lunar exploration.
NASA's interim head, Sean Duffy, has directed the agency to put a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by decade's end, acknowledging nuclear power's necessity for a permanent lunar settlement.
NASA astronauts are now scheduled to return to the moon in 2027, with plans for regular landings beginning in the early 2030s, supported by a congressional funding boost for the moon program.
The moon base is considered more democratic compared to proposed Martian bases due to shorter travel times, allowing a greater number of people to experience the lunar landscape.
Each crew for lunar expeditions will carry parts to develop a small base for habitation, alongside two vehicles for local exploration and longer travel on the lunar surface.
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