Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- NASA is planning to install nuclear reactors on the Moon and its orbit to power future missions. The Artemis 2 mission, scheduled for February 6, 2026, will carry four astronauts into lunar orbit. This will mark the first human return to the Moon's orbit in over five decades.

The nuclear reactors aim to provide stable energy for long-term lunar exploration. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) signed a memorandum of understanding with NASA to support the project. Officials said these reactors will help sustain infrastructure and future human presence on the Moon.

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NASA Administrator Gerard Izkeman emphasized that nuclear energy is essential for Artemis 2 and b...