NASA and BP Partner to Pioneer Resource Extraction on Moon and Mars

The collaboration aims to leverage BP's deep-sea drilling expertise and NASA's space exploration technologies for extraterrestrial resource development.

The Space Act Agreement allows NASA and BP to share technologies and expertise for operations in extreme environments.
BP's drilling technology could help NASA establish a base on the Moon and explore water reservoirs on Mars.
Future collaborations may include hydrogen power, high-capacity batteries, and small-scale nuclear systems.
NASA's budget constraints have led to the discontinuation of some projects, making partnerships crucial.
The UK Space Agency is also exploring nuclear power options to support lunar missions.