Space
Nuclear Reactors in Space: How the US Plans to Power the Next Era of Exploration
A new strategic analysis outlines three pathways for deploying fission reactors on the Moon and Mars, arguing that nuclear power is the only viable option for sustained human presence beyond Earth.
Key Takeaways
- Nuclear fission is the only viable power source for permanent Moon and Mars bases
- Three strategic pathways range from 1 kW demos to 500 kW full-scale reactors
- NASA targets deploying a fission reactor on the lunar surface by 2030
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