President Trump aims to deploy a small modular reactor (SMR) on the moon by 2030 to support lunar bases and assert U.S. dominance in space. This initiative is part of NASA's Artemis program, requiring industry proposals and project leadership in a rapidly accelerated timeline. However, budgetary cuts and technical hurdles related to lunar nuclear deployment create concerns about feasibility. The announcement has stimulated interest and investment in nuclear energy companies, despite their history of profitability risks and unproven applications for lunar energy solutions.
President Trump's initiative to deploy a small modular reactor (SMR) on the moon by 2030 aims to facilitate lunar base power and assert U.S. space dominance.
The 100-kilowatt reactor is part of the Artemis program, which intends to sustain a long-term human presence on the moon amid competition from China and Russia.
Environmental, safety, launch, and geopolitical challenges complicate the SMR project, particularly with nuclear waste management and potential conflicts with China and Russia.
Investor enthusiasm in nuclear stocks has surged due to Trump's announcement, despite challenges related to profitability and untested lunar applications.
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