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NASA’s moon nuclear reactor: What to know

By Ally Goelz
Published August 7, 2025 3:26pm ET
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NASA announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon on Tuesday, in an attempt to stay ahead of China and Russia in a new space race.

The goal is to have the reactor built before 2030, a timeline set during the Biden administration.

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