NASA is swiftly working to develop a nuclear reactor on the Moon, under a new directive from Acting Administrator Sean Duffy to surpass China and Russia.

Shares of BWX Technologies hit a record high, as investors believe the nuclear-power company could be involved in NASA’s lunar plans.

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