As nations like the U.S. and Japan invest in lunar exploration, the race to deploy nuclear reactors on the Moon intensifies. A proposed 1,000°C lunar microreactor could potentially power future moon bases, highlighting the demand for innovative space nuclear power solutions. In a recent Q&A, leaders in the field discuss the implications of space nuclear power and the importance of ensuring it is safe and responsible. With NASA targeting a 2030 deadline for a Moon reactor, the urgency is palpable as countries strategize to outpace one another in this new frontier.