Washington D.C.|5th August 2025|SKY LINK TIMES
In what could mark a pivotal moment in the new space race, NASA’s Acting Administrator Sean Duffy is expected to announce a strategic plan this week to build the first-ever nuclear reactor on the Moon.
The initiative aims to establish a long-term, sustainable energy source for future lunar missions under NASA’s Artemis program, and ultimately support human settlements and deep-space exploration, including potential missions to Mars.
What We Know So Far:-
According to credible sources within NASA, the plan will be part of the agency’s broader effort to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon by the 2030s under the Artemis program. The lunar fission surface power project will provide reliable, long-term energy to power moon bases, rovers, and life support systems in the harsh lunar environment.
The use of nuclear power on the Moon could overcome the limitations of solar energy during the two-week-long lunar nights and ensure uninterrupted power for habitats, scientific equipment, and rovers.
Why It Matters:-
This move is being seen as a direct response to China’s increasing presence on the Moon, as well as private efforts by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. It signifies a new chapter in global space geopolitics—one where energy infrastructure is as important as flag planting.
Statement Expected Soon:-
NASA has confirmed that Acting Chief Duffy will make an official statement during a press briefing this week. The world will be watching closely as humanity takes one more step toward becoming a multi-planetary species.
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