NASA’s Bold Plan: A Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has wasted no time making waves as acting head of NASA.

His first big move: fast-tracking the agency’s plan to put a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 — a full speed-up from the original timeline.

Alongside that, he’s also doubling down on NASA’s partnerships with private space companies.

We’re in a race

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NASA Pursues Astronaut Lunar Landers for Future Artemis Moon Missions

NASA Pursues Astronaut Lunar Landers for Future Artemis Moon Missions

NASA is seeking proposals for sustainable lunar lander development and demonstration as the agency works toward a regular cadence of Moon landings.

Through Artemis missions, NASA is preparing to return humans to the Moon, including the first woman and first person of color, for long-term scientific discovery and exploration.

Under the solicitation, Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar …

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The Challenges And Progress for Artemis Moon Missions As Outlined By NASA

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In the first major Artemis update provided under the Biden-Harris Administration, NASA leadership discussed on November 9th the challenges and progress of America’s lunar exploration plans and reiterated a long-term commitment to exploring the Moon and sending astronauts to Mars.

The update follows a judge’s recent decision to uphold NASA’s selection of SpaceX to develop and demonstrate a modern human …

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