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Nuclear Moon Plans: NASA Faces Safety Backlash
8/25/2025
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- NASA is competing with China and Russia for a sustainable lunar presence.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy proposed nuclear reactors on the Moon, facing criticism for safety concerns.
- NASA aims to develop small modular reactors for lunar use, with a target launch in 2030, despite previous nuclear incidents.
