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I do not understand the nuke plants on the moon. I am guessing they are part of some lunar lander.Also, Russia has an existing nuclear power program that regularly makes and fuels nuke plants for export. The US does so erratically.
Quote from: patentlymn on March 06, 2024, 12:01:45 PMI do not understand the nuke plants on the moon. I am guessing they are part of some lunar lander.Also, Russia has an existing nuclear power program that regularly makes and fuels nuke plants for export. The US does so erratically.Nuclear power on the moon means no refueling of that power source for a long time, solar panels would require regular maintenance and any outpost on the moon would rather just throw a switch and have power 24/7/365.
Quote from: benb61 on March 07, 2024, 11:43:47 AMQuote from: patentlymn on March 06, 2024, 12:01:45 PMI do not understand the nuke plants on the moon. I am guessing they are part of some lunar lander.Also, Russia has an existing nuclear power program that regularly makes and fuels nuke plants for export. The US does so erratically.Nuclear power on the moon means no refueling of that power source for a long time, solar panels would require regular maintenance and any outpost on the moon would rather just throw a switch and have power 24/7/365.If it was to power another thing that would require a human to connect the two, correct?
Quote from: patentlymn on March 07, 2024, 03:22:05 PMQuote from: benb61 on March 07, 2024, 11:43:47 AMQuote from: patentlymn on March 06, 2024, 12:01:45 PMI do not understand the nuke plants on the moon. I am guessing they are part of some lunar lander.Also, Russia has an existing nuclear power program that regularly makes and fuels nuke plants for export. The US does so erratically.Nuclear power on the moon means no refueling of that power source for a long time, solar panels would require regular maintenance and any outpost on the moon would rather just throw a switch and have power 24/7/365.If it was to power another thing that would require a human to connect the two, correct?Not necessarily, lots of automation planned for lunar activity.