NASA Lunar Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: United States
Source: Florida Today
NASA plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by the 2030s to support long-term human exploration, address power needs during lunar nights, and provide high-power energy for lunar and Mars surfaces. The project aims to sustain human explorers and technology needed for exploration and science, particularly at the moon's south pole. NASA intends to award contracts to industry providers withi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Florida Today
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Description | NASA plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by the 2030s to support long-term human exploration, address power needs during lunar nights, and provide high-power energy for lunar and Mars surfaces. The project aims to sustain human explorers and technology needed for exploration and science, particularly at the moon's south pole. NASA intends to award contracts to industry providers within the next eight months to advance this effort. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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