Rolls-Royce has been developing a Space Micro-Reactor, backed so far by $3.7 million in funding from the UK Space Agency. The Micro-Reactor is designed to provide power for a future lunar base to support human habitation and exploration on the Moon. It would serve as a self-contained, power-dense solution capable of continuous generation regardless of location or environmental conditions like sunlight. Rolls-Royce is working with several partners including the University of Oxford, Bangor University, and BWXT to make the project a reality. The project aims to develop space nuclear power technology, specifically focusing on fission nuclear systems for space power missions. These space microreactors are designed to provide a sustainable and resilient power source for various space applications, including communications, life-support systems, and scientific experiments. In addition to powering a lunar base, the lightweight 1-10 MWe Micro-Reactor could also enable spacecraft propulsion....