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NASA is accelerating its plans to establish a nuclear reactor on the Moon by the end of the decade to power lunar bases and gain an advantage in the new space race against Russia and China.

Although it has long triggered fears of meltdowns and radioactive waste, nuclear power is considered an 'extremely safe,' zero-emission power source.