Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, serving as interim NASA administrator, will announce plans to expedite the construction of a nuclear reactor on the moon. This initiative comes amid significant budget cuts and aims to enhance U.S. competitiveness in space exploration, particularly against China's ambitions.

NASA has confirmed its first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in 50 years, scheduled for 2026. This mission aims to pave the way for future lunar exploration and potential manned missions to Mars.

NASA is exploring the feasibility of building nuclear power systems on the Moon to support long-term lunar missions and future exploration. This initiative aims to overcome the challenges of developing nuclear energy on Earth and leverage the Moon's unique environment for sustainable energy solutions.

NASA has successfully stacked its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, aiming to launch four astronauts on a lunar flyby as early as February 5, 2026. Despite challenges such as a government shutdown and delays in the Starship program, the mission serves as a key step toward returning humans to the moon.