NASA and DOE Plan to Deploy Nuclear Reactor on Moon by 2030

NASA and the US Department of Energy have formalized a partnership to develop a nuclear fission surface power system for deployment on the Moon by 2030. This initiative, part of NASA's Artemis program, aims to provide continuous, reliable power for sustained lunar missions and future Mars exploration. The project responds to growing space competition, notably from China and Russia, and seeks to establish US leadership in space infrastructure and exploration through advanced nuclear technology.