Nuclear Power Now Essential for Lunar Night Survival
A major shift in space exploration now makes surviving the two-week lunar night a top priority, driving the adoption of nuclear power as the key technology.

Evelyn Reed is Archeonis' lead space correspondent, covering commercial spaceflight, planetary science, and aerospace technology. She has reported on major missions from NASA, SpaceX, and other international space agencies.
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A major shift in space exploration now makes surviving the two-week lunar night a top priority, driving the adoption of nuclear power as the key technology.
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