Lunar Nuclear Power System Development
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Sandusky, Ohio, United States
Source: NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
The NASA Glenn Research Center in Northeast Ohio has been selected to lead the development of nuclear power systems for lunar missions, including the Artemis mission and future lunar bases. The project involves partnering with private companies to build a system capable of generating at least 100 kilowatts of power on the moon, enough to power around 80 homes in Ohio simultaneously. The initiative
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government
- Location
- Sandusky, Ohio, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The NASA Glenn Research Center in Northeast Ohio has been selected to lead the development of nuclear power systems for lunar missions, including the Artemis mission and future lunar bases. The project involves partnering with private companies to build a system capable of generating at least 100 kilowatts of power on the moon, enough to power around 80 homes in Ohio simultaneously. The initiative aims to solve the power problem in deep space to enable infrastructure building and sustained presence on the moon. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Ohio |
City | Sandusky |
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Source | NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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