NASA’s Acting Administrator Calls for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

NASA's Acting Administrator Calls for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon NASA's acting administrator, Jim Bridenstine, has called for the development of a nuclear reactor to be used on the Moon. This proposal is part of the Trump administration's broader focus on human spaceflight, with the goal of establishing long-term stays on the lunar surface. A nuclear reactor would provide a reliable and consistent source of power for various lunar activities, such as habitats, scientific experiments, and resource extraction. The development of this technology is seen as a crucial step in enabling more extensive and sustained human presence on the Moon. The push for nuclear power on the Moon is part of a broader effort to accelerate the development of advanced technologies that can support long-term space exploration. This includes initiatives to develop new spacecraft, life support systems, and in-situ resource utilization capabilities. While the details of the proposed nuclear reactor are still being developed, the announcement underscores the growing importance of power generation and energy management in the context of future lunar exploration and settlement.