What is the latest status of the project “Lunar Fission Surface Power Project”?

The status recorded for “Lunar Fission Surface Power Project” is planned.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Lunar Fission Surface Power Project”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Lunar Fission Surface Power Project”: government bodies (NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Government).

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This Taiyo project page references The Hindu along with the original URL (https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/lunar-fission-nuclear-power-in-space-india-opportunities/article70342916.ece). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Lunar Fission Surface Power Project

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: United States

Source: The Hindu

Project

Planned

A project by the US to deploy a small nuclear reactor on the moon by the early 2030s to establish a permanent nuclear power source beyond earth orbit. The reactor aims to provide continuous power for lunar operations, including maintaining habitats, processing ice for water and rocket fuel, and recharging batteries for surface vehicles.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Government, Energy Storage, Automotive
Location: United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Hindu

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The project “Lunar Fission Surface Power Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Hindu.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A project by the US to deploy a small nuclear reactor on the moon by the early 2030s to establish a permanent nuclear power source beyond earth orbit. The reactor aims to provide continuous power for lunar operations, including maintaining habitats, processing ice for water and rocket fuel, and recharging batteries for surface vehicles.
Original sector	Energy

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United States of America (USA)

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Source	The Hindu
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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Nuclear, Government, Energy Storage, Automotive
Article published date	2025-12-04

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