US Pushes for Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030
The United States is advancing a plan to deploy a 100-kilowatt nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030, aiming to secure a constant power source.
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US Air Force Boosts Funding for Space Nuclear Power
The U.S. Air Force has awarded an $8.2 million contract extension to Intuitive Machines to develop and build compact nuclear power systems for space missions.
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Intuitive Machines Secures $8.2M for Space Nuclear Power
Intuitive Machines has secured an $8.2 million contract extension from the U.S. Air Force to advance its development of nuclear power systems for space.
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US Faces Lunar Power Gap as China's Nuclear Rovers Endure
Recent U.S. lunar landers have failed to survive the moon's harsh 14-day night, while China's nuclear-powered rovers have operated for years, creating a critical power gap.
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US Firms to Test Nuclear Reactor for Deep Space Missions
Two US companies, Space Ocean Corporation and SpaceNukes, have partnered to test a 10-kilowatt nuclear microreactor designed to power satellites on deep space missions.
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US Plan for Lunar Nuclear Reactor Aims to Boost Space Economy
A US government initiative aims to build a nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030, a project intended to power future lunar bases and unlock space mining.
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