Rolls-Royce Receives UK Funding to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon Exploration

Undated handout photo of a Space Flower Moon Micro-Reactor, issued by Rolls-Royce on March 17, 2023. Rolls-Royce via PA Media

Rolls-Royce has received UK government funding to develop a nuclear reactor for a future moon base.

Scientists and engineers at the British company are working on the Micro-Reactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the moon.