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2 months agoNASA Commits to Plan to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030
The moon is going nuclear. On Tuesday NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy announced a commitment to build a fission reactor on the lunar surface. NASA has been exploring nuclear power for the moon for years, but the endeavor got a boost late last year in an order from President Donald Trump to build one to ensure American space superiority. The reactor will be capable of operating for years without the need to refuel, according to NASA.