Transportation Secretary Duffy to announce nuclear reactor development plan for the moon
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The rushed timeline raises serious concerns about feasibility and safety given NASA's recent 24% budget cuts and ongoing delays with the Artemis program. This politically motivated competition overlooks the broader picture of space exploration and international cooperation. Without reliable transportation to the Moon, a nuclear reactor serves little purpose for human missions.
There's a 50% chance that NASA will next land astronauts on the Moon on June 15, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.