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Neil deGrasse Tyson on plan to build nuclear reactor on the moon

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CNN’s Victor Blackwell speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about NASA’s desire to make the U.S. the first country to put a nuclear reactor on the moon.

Breakdown
  • NASA announced plans to fast track building a nuclear reactor on the moon. 5s
  • The reactor is intended to provide energy for a future lunar base, especially in key areas with ice and sunlight. 14s
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson explained that solar power is limited on the moon due to long periods of darkness. 1m 27s
  • Modern, transportable nuclear reactors could provide consistent power for lunar operations. 1m 52s
  • The plan is being accelerated due to perceived competition with China in lunar exploration. 2m 23s
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