Science news is defined by long-horizon ambition and institutional caution. As major powers push nuclear technology toward the Moon, a separate debate in Canada focuses on how to build intelligence capacity without underestimating the risks and realities of espionage. The United...
Science news is defined by long-horizon ambition and institutional caution. As major powers push nuclear technology toward the Moon, a separate debate in Canada focuses on how to build intelligence capacity without underestimating the risks and realities of espionage.
The United States, China and Russia are all advancing plans to develop nuclear reactors for lunar missions, underscoring how space exploration is increasingly tied to strategic competition. The US is targeting a Moon reactor launch by 2030, while Russia and China are working toward a joint reactor project with a reported 2036 timeline.
A new study urges Canada to consider any move toward a foreign spy service with caution, arguing that espionage is a high-stakes function that is often poorly understood in public debate. The report says politicians should weigh the operational, legal and political consequences carefully before creating a new agency.
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