NASA's Moon Nuclear Reactor Plan Could Change Everything

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NASA is planning to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 — and it's not just about powering future lunar bases. With China and Russia eyeing the Moon for their own missions, the space race is heating up fast. This video breaks down why nuclear power could be the key to living on the Moon, the risks involved, and the growing geopolitical tensions behind it all. Is this the beginning of a new kind of space war? WooGlobe Ref : WGA526582 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00NASA just dropped a bombshell, and it's nuclear.

00:03The U.S. Space Agency plans to place a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030.

00:07Yes, a working reactor on the lunar surface to power future human bases.

00:12But this isn't just about science.

00:14It's about space dominance.

00:16NASA's acting head warned that China and Russia could declare keep-out zones on the moon.

00:21And that's pushed the U.S. to move faster, despite steep budget cuts.

00:24The reactor would generate 100 kilowatts of power, enough to run a small base but far less than Earth's wind turbines.

00:32Still, it could be a game-changer.

00:34Why? Because the moon has two-week-long nights.

00:37Solar power just doesn't cut it when darkness lasts for 14 days.

00:41Nuclear energy, experts say, is not just ideal.

00:44It's inevitable.

00:45But there are serious challenges.

00:47From safely launching radioactive material into space to actually building the base to use it.

00:52And some scientists fear this is less about exploration and more about claiming territory.

00:58As nations rush to stake their flag on the moon, one thing's clear.

01:02Space is no longer the final frontier.

01:04It's the next battlefield.

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