Space mining company developing nuclear reactor and more for moon projects

Illustration of a cylindrical moon base with the Earth rising behind in space.

Our small steps back to the moon today could build a rich new industry.

There's lots of buzz about mining the moon. Satellites have spotted water at the lunar south pole. There could also be minerals lying underneath. Moreover, NASA is leading an international Artemis Accords plan to send excursion missions to the surface in the next decade, both crewed and robotic.