Lunar Reactor-1 Program

NASA's Lunar Reactor-1 is a planned 2030 lunar surface power program for the first fission nuclear reactor on the Moon. It will adapt space nuclear technologies for reliable power at NASA's Moon Base, including periods of darkness and locations where solar power is insufficient.

Identity

Aliases: Lunar Reactor-1LR-1Lunar Reactor 1
Domains: spaceflight
Name: Lunar Reactor-1 Program
Status: planned
Types: developmentexplorationinfrastructureoperations

Details

Description: NASA's Lunar Reactor-1 is a planned 2030 lunar surface power program for the first fission nuclear reactor on the Moon. It will adapt space nuclear technologies for reliable power at NASA's Moon Base, including periods of darkness and locations where solar power is insufficient.
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Start Date: 2026

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Creation Time: August 14, 2026 at 00:20:58 UTC
Updated Time: August 14, 2026 at 00:20:58 UTC

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Official Urls: https://www.nasa.gov/lunar-surface-technology/https://www.nasa.gov/mission/space-reactor-1-freedom/https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-realignment-to-accelerate-mission-delivery/