Microreactor programme will develop technology to provide power for humans living and working on moon
Rolls-Royce has received funding from the UK Space Agency to develop a nuclear reactor for a moon base.
Scientists and engineers at the British company are working on the microreactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on Earth’s natural satellite. “As we prepare to see humans return to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, we are backing exciting research like this lunar modular reactor with Rolls-Royce to pioneer new power sources for a lunar base.
Compared with other power systems, a relatively small and lightweight nuclear microreactor could enable continuous power regardless of location, available sunlight and other environmental conditions.
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