Sure, launch a big load of fissile material. What could go wrong?
DOE seeks a nuclear power plant for the moon that would produce at least 10kW continuously for 10 years and weigh no more than 7.7k pounds. They want it ready to go by 2026.. (Note: The 2020 Mars Rover's reactor produces a max of 110W for 14 years.) https://time.com/5871667/nuclear-power-plant-moon/ …
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Right. People have argued that the fissile material in satellites or rovers is so small that we don't have to worry about crash risk. But, when the reactors start getting bigger, that argument begins to fade fast.
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