China confirms plans to build ‘nuclear plant’

Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Steven Kwast has expressed concerns about the U.S. falling behind as China and Russia move forward with plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036. Kwast noted that China has been active on the far side of the Moon, out of direct view from Earth, raising concerns about their intentions and what they might be mining—specifically Helium-3, which could power the world for thousands of years. He argued that the U.S. lacks the infrastructure to monitor what China is doing in this remote area of space.

Kwast emphasized that while the U.S. focuses on advancing satellite technology, China is strategically investing in building logistics and infrastructure in space, which he believes could give them a dominant position in both energy and information markets. He warned that without a significant shift in the U.S. strategy, America risks becoming a victim to China’s growing presence in space.