NASA is moving forward with ambitious plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, in an effort to establish the U.S. as a leader in lunar exploration and counter the advancements of China and Russia in space. Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy is set to announce the directive aimed at fast-tracking the project, which has seen a surge in interest and stock prices among companies involved in nuclear technologies. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to secure a foothold on the lunar surface and enhance energy capabilities for future missions. As the U.S. gears up for this bold endeavor, concerns about the implications of nuclear power in space and the competitive landscape of the new space race have emerged.