Nuclear power will drive future space exploration to Mars and the Moon

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NASA plans to launch the first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft to Mars by December 2028 and a lunar reactor by 2030. These missions aim to enable longer space travel and establish permanent bases, utilizing fission reactors or radioisotope power systems for electricity and propulsion. The US and other nations are increasingly pursuing space nuclear power, necessitating responsible governance and adherence to international safety principles.


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