NASA and DOE Commit to Deploying a Lunar Nuclear Reactor by 2030
The US space and energy agencies formalize their cooperation to develop a fission power source for the Moon. The goal aligns with the Trump administration’s space policy, which targets the return of Americans to the Moon by 2028.
| Countries | États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Companies | NASA |
| Sector | Énergie Nucléaire |
| Theme | Investissements & Transactions |
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their collaboration on developing a fission reactor for the lunar surface. This initiative falls under an executive order signed by Donald Trump on December 18, which establishes the deployment of nuclear reactors on the Moon and in orbit as a national priority. The stated objective sets a 2030 deadline for a lunar surface reactor.
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