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Inside NASA's development of nuclear power on the moon

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Inside NASA’s development of nuclear power on the moon

NASA is developing nuclear power on the moon. According to a recent directive from acting administrator Sean Duffy, the space agency will launch a nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030.

NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel reports.

This segment airs on August 8, 2025. Audio will be available after the broadcast.

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