NASA's interim administrator, Sean Duffy, has unveiled an ambitious directive to fast-track a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor for the Moon by 2030, a cornerstone of President Donald Trump's vision to dominate the second space race.

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy plans to accelerate the construction of a nuclear reactor that could be used on the moon and alter the way NASA will partner with industry to replace the aging International Space Station.

Sean Duffy, serving as interim NASA administrator, reportedly plans to direct the agency to develop a nuclear reactor for lunar deployment within six years