China’s Space Programme Will Go Nuclear: SCMP

November 25, 2021

Reactor can generate one megawatt of electric power, 100 times more powerful than a similar device Nasa plans to make by 2030

China space governance — China said it will seek to actively participate in the formulation of international rules on outer space under the framework of the United Nations, and work jointly with other countries to address the challenges in ensuring long-term sustainability of outer space activities. File photo: AFP.

China is developing a powerful nuclear reactor for its moon and Mars missions, according to researchers involved in the project, the South China Morning Post reported.

The reactor can generate one megawatt of electric power, 100 times more powerful than a similar device Nasa plans to put on the surface of the moon by 2030.

Read the full report: South China Morning Post

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George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.

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