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What is Trump planning on the moon?

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Trump plans to send a nuclear reactor to the moon to provide continuous power during the lunar night, aiming to support human life and compete with China and Russia in the new space race.

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Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon

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  • The Trump administration plans to send a nuclear reactor to the moon. 5s
  • NASA officials say the U.S. is behind in the global space race. 25s
  • International treaties allow all nations to explore and use the moon, but prohibit territorial claims. 44s
  • Nuclear power is considered essential for sustaining life during the moon's two-week night period. 1m 6s
  • Experts emphasize the plan is about infrastructure, not territorial claims or conflict. 1m 45s
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Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon
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Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon

The Trump administration is expected to announce plans to send a nuclear reactor to the moon.

Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon
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Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon

Nuclear power is seen as the best way to keep humans warm and sustain life on the moon, especially during the two-week lunar night.

Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon
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Trump rolls out plans to put nuclear reactor on the moon

The initiative is part of a race with China and Russia to establish infrastructure and gain a prime location on the moon.

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