Real World: Lunar Power Plant

Short film · 6 min

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Synopsis

Learn about one of NASA's new innovations that could supply the huge amount of power needed for exploration. NASA engineers are working with the United States Department of Energy to perfect a nuclear fission system that is efficient and virtually hazard free.

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Running time

6 minutes

Collection

NASA

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• NIA
• eClips
• Real World
• middle school
• education
• mathematics
• technology
• science
• engineering
• physical science

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