NASA wants a nuclear reactor on the Moon. What would happen during a meltdown?

BBC Science Focus Magazine·Feb 7

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NASA is planning to develop a nuclear reactor for the moon by 2030. The reactor is intended to power a lunar base, potentially providing energy during periods when solar panels are not viable. Details of the project, including its scope and potential applications for future missions, such as a nuclear-powered spacecraft, are emerging from various announcements and directives.

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