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title: "France and Italy join forces to develop a lunar nuclear reactor"
description: "France's Famatom Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development to jointly develop nuclear fission reac"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/260171079.md"
published_at: "2025-10-07T13:39:53.000Z"
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# France and Italy join forces to develop a lunar nuclear reactor

> France's Famatom Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development to jointly develop nuclear fission reactor technology suitable for the extreme environment of the Moon. This collaboration aims to provide energy for future lunar settlements, marking a key advancement in space exploration and the sustainable utilization of lunar resources. The maturity of this technology will enhance Europe's capabilities in lunar and Mars exploration

French nuclear giant Framatome recently announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Italian Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development to jointly explore advanced technological solutions for nuclear fission reactors designed for the extreme environment of the Moon, providing energy for future lunar settlements. Currently, multiple countries are researching the use of nuclear energy to power future lunar infrastructure and settlements. Framatome stated that the agreement marks a critical stage in space exploration and the sustainable utilization of lunar resources. Enhancing the maturity of nuclear reactor technology for lunar surface applications will broaden Europe's knowledge base and capability landscape, which is crucial for humanity's return to the Moon and preparations for future Mars missions

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