Can we use nuclear reactor s on the surface of mars is there any nuclear fuel on its surface?

Question

Can we use nuclear reactor s on the surface of mars is there any nuclear fuel on its surface?

Answer 1

well, a nuclear reactor uses pure and refined uranium

to produce it the lab needs large amount of pechblenda

or any other uranium mineral

the a whole industry to concentrate, refine and so

and haow much people? and machinery? an all that stuff, just to make a turbine roll?

mmmm

sure there's better methods to get energy up there

and we've got a lot of engeneers to work and solve such drag

thats why there's still the moon, to learn

Answer 2

I'm not sure about the fuel, but NASA does use nuclear energy to power experiments and satelites. Mars distance from the Sun will most likely necessitate the use of some kind of nuclear power soarce.

Answer 3

Mars is quite a bit less dense than Earth;  Earth's density is about 5.5, while Mars' is only about 3.9.  Because of this, I'm guessing that the rare heavy metals present on Earth (uranium, for example) would be present in even smaller amounts (if at all) on Mars.

So, if we're going to use nuclear energy on Mars, we'll likely have to bring the fuel to power it from Earth.  

Answer 4

There is absolutely no reason why you couldn't have a reactor on Mars.  But no, there is no fuel on the surface.  Uranium does not naturally exist in a form that can be used for fuel.  It has to be processed to increase the percentage of the desired isotope, U235.  This requires a major industrial effort.  The other possible fuel, plutonium, does not exist naturally.