- The British Space Agency commissioned Rolls-Royce to develop a nuclear reactor to power future astronauts on the lunar base. Minireactors will help avoid dependence on solar energy, which is less available, particularly on the Moon https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/our-stories/discover/2023/uk-space-agency-backs-rolls-royce-nuclear-power-for-moon-exploration.aspx 69 comments space