A lunar nuclear reactor may sound dramatic, but its neither illegal nor unprecedented. But it does raise critical questions ...

Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical ...

Trying to get a nuclear reactor on the surface of the moon is going to take time – maybe much longer more than NASA wants.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the interim NASA administrator, proclaimed that the U.S. needs to ‘get our act together’ ...

While nuclear reactors have been around on Earth for over 70 years, placing them on the moon would be unprecedented. NASA’s acting administrator, Sean Duffy, is aiming to do the undone: a reactor ...

The project aims to create a reliable energy source for future moon bases, enabling extended human habitation and supporting ...

The reactor would launch to the moon by 2030, according to a directive by acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy that was sent ...

The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, the new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power.

However, there are still concerns about whether NASA can meet its timeline, especially after recent deep budget cuts. Some ...

Prototype NASA 1kW Kilopower nuclear reactor for use in space and on planetary surfaces. Credit: NASA Glenn Research Center ...

A new paper from former NASA administrators suggests it is finally time to take nuclear space travel seriously.

Acting NASA administrator says he wants the U.S. to be the first nation to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump at the White House to announce an ...