Lunar Forge proposes using lunar regolith to build low-cost fission-reactor infrastructure on the Moon

Lunar Forge says its concept is to cut the cost of establishing surface fission power by using lunar regolith to form most of the reactor support and shielding structure. The approach targets a major reduction in the infrastructure required to house and protect a reactor core using locally available materials.

Discovered 2026-07-01T05:51:07.565753-07:00 | 2026-07-01T05:51:07.565753-07:00

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  • The cluster outlines a concrete architecture for lunar fission power infrastructure, focusing on cost reduction by shifting major structural/shielding elements to local regolith.
  • If scalable, the approach could reduce the mass, procurement complexity, and surface construction burden associated with deploying reactor cores on the Moon.
  • It signals how emerging lunar infrastructure providers are planning to use in-situ materials to accelerate readiness for long-duration operations and sustained surface presence.

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