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NASA Developing Small Nuclear Reactor For the Moon

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the because-they're-nasa dept.

marshotel writes "NASA astronauts will need power sources when they return to the moon and establish a lunar outpost. NASA engineers are exploring the possibility of nuclear fission to provide the necessary power, and they are taking initial steps toward a non-nuclear technology demonstration of this type of system."

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  1. O noez! by David+Gerard · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Did no-one learn the horrible lessons of Space:1999? This can only lead to terrible haircuts, flared uniforms and 50-cent special effects.

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  2. Re:Can't wait to see... by trooper9 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Heinlein has written about a scenario much like this.
    See: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
    You knew that.

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