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The status recorded for “On-Campus Test Reactor” is Planned.

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On-Campus Test Reactor

Sector: Nuclear • Location: Champaign, Illinois, United States

Source: Microgrid Knowledge

Project

Planned

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will house a micro modular test reactor (MMR) built on its campus, in partnership with NANO Nuclear Energy. This project aims to establish the university as a leader in nuclear research and education, focusing on the licensing, siting, public engagement, and research operations of the KRONOS MMR.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Nuclear, Education
Location: Champaign, Illinois, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Microgrid Knowledge

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The project “On-Campus Test Reactor” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Microgrid Knowledge.

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

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Description	The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will house a micro modular test reactor (MMR) built on its campus, in partnership with NANO Nuclear Energy. This project aims to establish the university as a leader in nuclear research and education, focusing on the licensing, siting, public engagement, and research operations of the KRONOS MMR.
Original sector	Nuclear Energy

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Illinois
City	Champaign

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Record type	Project
Sector	Nuclear, Education
Article published date	2025-04-13

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