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The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. ‘Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,’ NASA chief says

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have firmed up their commitment to develop a nuclear reactor for use on the surface of the moon by 2030.

Astrobitica January 13, 2026 (Last updated: January 13, 2026) 1 minute read

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have firmed up their commitment to develop a nuclear reactor for use on the surface of the moon by 2030.

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