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A proposed nuclear reactor could provide crucial power for future lunar habitats and operations, enabling longer missions and resource utilization. However, significant challenges remain. The project faces hurdles related to technology development, radiation shielding in the harsh lunar environment, and the logistics of safely transporting and deploying a nuclear reactor to the Moon. Feasibility studies are essential to address these concerns and determine the viability of nuclear power as a sustainable energy source for lunar exploration.
