Threat of a Chinese Nuclear Incident on the Moon

China's Yutu-2 moon rover, taken by the Chang'e-4 lunar probe on the far side of the moon on Jan. 11, 2019. China will seek to establish an international lunar base one day, possibly using 3D printing technology to build facilities, the Chinese space agency said on Jan. 14, 2019, weeks after landing the rover on the moon's far side. China National Space Administration/AFP via Getty Images

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China, Russia, and the United States are planning to build nuclear power plants on the moon to ensure operations for their manned and unmanned lunar exploration programs.