Why We’re Putting Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. Why are we putting nuclear reactors on the moon? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down NASA’s plan to put nuclear power on the moon and The Artemis Mission’s plan to establish a base there. Are we in a new space race? Timestamps: 00:00 - What’s Up With Nuclear Reactors on the Moon? 2:10 - The New Space Race 4:43 - Establishing a Base with the Artemis Program 8:58 - Why a Station on the Moon? 10:20 - Why We’re Targetting the South Pole Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon:   / startalkradio   FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter:   / startalkradio   Facebook:   / startalk   Instagram:   / startalk   About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson