Why on Earth would NASA build a nuclear reactor on the Moon?
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NASA plans to build a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, accelerating existing space nuclear power research. The reactor would provide continuous power during 14-day lunar nights, enable industrial-scale activities like 3D printing, and serve as a testing ground before Mars missions where nuclear power is essential due to dust storms that disable solar panels.
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