[ZOOKER]

That would mean they would have to launch fissionable material into space.

Isn't that against International law?

[darth]

Nope

Outer space treaty says no nuclear weapons in space

The surface of the moon is about the same as Africa. Lots of minerals

High ground. As important as Panama or Greenland

A reactor would pave the way for a base and mining

[GingisK]

Isn't that against International law?

Who'd enforce it? Who'd care?