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

Learn about NASA's ambitious plan for a fission surface power system on the Moon by 2030, its geopolitical drivers, and the key challenges it faces in the new space race.

NASA is accelerating its vision to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, an ambitious initiative that aligns with the United States’ renewed focus on lunar exploration. According to a recent report by Politico,