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Picking a Spot for NASA’s Lunar Nuclear Reactor Is Trickier Than It Sounds

The U.S. wants to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, but the first challenge is finding an ideal spot.

WIRED Roundup: Why GPT-5 Flopped

On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we dig into WIRED's latest—from crude deportation memes to GPT-5's negative reception.

NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030. Choosing where is tricky

In a bold, strategic move for the U.S., acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced plans on Aug. 5, 2025, to build a ...
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NASA plans to land a nuclear fission reactor on Moon

NASA's plan to deploy a nuclear fission reactor on the Moon by 2030 presents complex questions regarding its ideal location and protection from lunar regolith.

The Moon May Soon Go Nuclear

That statement means if one country places a nuclear reactor on the Moon, others must navigate around it, legally and ...

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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon

The race to build nuclear power on the moon, currently involving NASA and the Chinese space agency, is a strategic ...

Hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons: In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield

As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides ...