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NASA could deploy 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on Moon to outpace China, Russia

Mrigakshi Dixit August 05, 2025 4 min read
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NASA could deploy 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on Moon to outpace China, Russia
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NASA, under Sean Duffy's interim leadership, is expediting plans to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. This initiative is part of a strategic move in the 'second space race' against China and Russia, who are also planning lunar projects. The nuclear power source is expected to provide reliable energy for lunar operations, overcoming solar power limitations. The U.S. is concerned that China and Russia could potentially restrict access to lunar resources by establishing 'keep-out zones.'