Sean Duffy, the United States Secretary of Transportation and Acting NASA Administrator, has unveiled an accelerated plan to construct a lunar nuclear reactor, marking the first time a clear timeline has been established. This groundbreaking initiative envisions the launch of a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor by 2030, specifically designed to support the resurgent human presence on the Moon and pave the way for future missions to Mars. Furthermore, Duffy emphasized the urgent need to expedite the replacement of the International Space Station, aiming to propel the United States to the forefront of a new era in space exploration, often referred to as the second space race.