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US Space Nuclear Reactor Plan
April 21 , 2026
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- US plans to deploy nuclear reactors in space by 2028 and on the Moon by 2030.
- The plan is under the “National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power” issued to boost US space leadership.
- The reactor will produce 20 kilowatts (kW) of power for 3 years in orbit and 5 years on the Moon for lunar missions.
- The US Department of Energy will support development, testing, transport, and launch safety.
- The plan also supports nuclear propulsion for future Mars missions and reflects the US–China space competition.
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