The New York Times·2 min read·medium
Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon
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NASA has initiated a project to develop nuclear reactors capable of operating on the moon's south pole. The agency is seeking contractors to build systems that can withstand space travel and function with minimal maintenance.
Why it matters
Nuclear power is considered essential for long-term lunar exploration and establishing a sustainable human presence on the moon.
In late August, NASA asked contractors to prepare to build a nuclear reactor that could survive a space voyage and run without maintenance…
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