U.S. to Put a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030

If the human race is going to colonize the planets and exploit the extraordinary riches in outer space, it will need local power generation.

Surprisingly, solar power is a much better option in space because 95% of the sun’s energy is blocked from the Earth’s surface. No such problem arises on bodies that have no atmosphere.

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However, nuclear power is still a far more efficient means of energy production. Setting up a permanent colony on the Moon means building a reliable, efficient means of producing energy. Nuclear power will fill the bill nicely.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who also functions as interim NASA administrator, announced an ambitious plan to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.

He also announced that competitive bidding

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