Rolls-Royce has received funding from the UK Space Agency to develop a nuclear reactor for a Moon base in a major step towards humans inhabiting other parts of the Solar System.
Experts suggest nuclear power could dramatically increase the length of lunar missions.
All space missions depend on a power source, to support systems for communications, life-support and science experiments.
Abi Clayton, director of future programmes for Rolls-Royce, said: “The technology will deliver the capability to support commercial and defence use cases alongside providing a solution to decarbonise industry and provide clean, safe and reliable energy.”
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