Kirk Sorensen's quest for a sustainable energy source for a lunar space colony leads him to the abandoned Thorium Molten Salt Reactor project at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He delves into the history of the design, revealing the political factors and need for weaponizable nuclear fuel that ultimately led to its demise. The film also explores the limitations of solar and wind power, questioning whether society can rely on intermittent energy sources and whether it's feasible to shift to more expensive alternatives.
Thorium Remix 2011
A pioneering nuclear reactor design, previously set aside due to political disputes, now holds the key to powering a NASA space colony's long-term sustainability.
