Aug 11, 11:05 AM

NASA, Trump Administration to Build 100-Kilowatt Nuclear Reactor on Moon by 2030 Amid China, Russia Rivalry for National Security

The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, is accelerating plans to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. NASA is leading this initiative to establish lunar dominance ahead of geopolitical rivals China and Russia, who aim to build automated nuclear power stations on the Moon by 2035. The project is intended not only to advance space exploration but also to secure national security interests, with officials emphasizing that control over space equates to control over Earth. The plan has garnered industry support and involves navigating complex space law considerations. The nuclear reactor on the Moon is seen as a foundational step toward broader solar system exploration and establishing a U.S. presence in lunar territory.

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