https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/superpowers-race-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-moonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/superpowers-race-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-moonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/superpowers-race-to-put-nuclear-reactors-on-the-moon#u105549Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:51:53 +0000The United States and a Russian-Chinese alliance are racing to deploy nuclear reactors on the moon to support permanent bases and resource exploration. NASA aims to launch its reactor by December 2030, targeting the moon's south pole with a system capable of operating without maintenance. Russia and China are working toward a 2036 deployment date. These superpowers view nuclear energy as the essential power source for searching for frozen water and launching deeper solar system missions.Why it mattersLunar nuclear power provides a consistent energy source unlike solar power during the lon