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Garrett Reim
September 30, 2025

Nuclear fission promises 24-7 electricity but comes with safety, regulatory and complexity issues.

Credit: NASA

Returning humans to the Moon is NASA’s top priority. Living there is going to require some serious staying power. There are two leading approaches to staying on the Moon and powering through the frigid lunar night: nuclear fission reactors and regenerative fuel cells. NASA is pushing hard to develop…

Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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