Published 1 year ago

UK Space Agency funds Rolls-Royce to develop nuclear reactor for the Moon

Summary by Ground News

The UK Space Agency has pledged funding to Rolls-Royce so it can develop a nuclear reactor for a Moon base for astronauts. As part of a micro-reactor programme, scientists and engineers at the British company are working to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on Earth’s natural satellite.

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BBC News

Government signs £2.9m Moon base nuclear power deal with Rolls-Royce

Research will look at how to provide energy allowing humans live and work on the Moon.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Rolls-Royce secures funds to develop nuclear reactor for moon base

Microreactor programme will develop technology to provide power for humans living and working on moon

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Rolls-Royce receives funding to develop nuclear reactor for Moon exploration

All space missions depend on a power source, to support systems for communications, life-support and science experiments.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Rolls–Royce given £2.9m to explore nuclear power for future Moon bases

The project will see the first delivery of an initial demonstration of a prototype UK lunar modular nuclear reactor - and pave the way for the real thing to go to the Moon by 2029.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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