Lunar Surface Nuclear Fission Reactor
Sector: Nuclear • Location: United States
Source: American Nuclear Society (ANS)
NASA and the Department of Energy are collaborating on the research and development of a nuclear fission reactor to be deployed on the lunar surface. The reactor aims to provide safe, efficient, and plentiful electrical power for future lunar missions and support a permanent lunar outpost by 2030. The design includes a 100-kWe output using a closed Brayton cycle power conversion system and is plan
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- American Nuclear Society (ANS)
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | NASA and the Department of Energy are collaborating on the research and development of a nuclear fission reactor to be deployed on the lunar surface. The reactor aims to provide safe, efficient, and plentiful electrical power for future lunar missions and support a permanent lunar outpost by 2030. The design includes a 100-kWe output using a closed Brayton cycle power conversion system and is planned to be launched by the first quarter of fiscal year 2030. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Source | American Nuclear Society (ANS) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-20 |
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