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What are the key details for the project “NASA Lunar Fission Surface Power Reactor”?

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The project “NASA Lunar Fission Surface Power Reactor” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The New York Times.

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

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

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

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

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “NASA Lunar Fission Surface Power Reactor”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “NASA Lunar Fission Surface Power Reactor” to USD 350000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “NASA Lunar Fission Surface Power Reactor”?

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

Description	NASA has issued a directive to develop and launch a nuclear fission surface power (FSP) reactor to the Moon by 2030. The project aims to provide at least 100kWe power output to support long-term human operations on the lunar surface and future Mars missions. The initiative includes issuing a procurement Request for Proposal (RFP) to industry, with plans to award contracts to providers for development and flight system readiness. The project leverages commercial microreactor technologies and aims to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and lunar surface leadership.
Original sector	Space Exploration
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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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