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US startup contract targets autonomous nuclear reactor hardware for lunar missions

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A new contract will fund nuclear-tested reactor hardware and the engineering needed for autonomous, actively controlled reactor operation on the Moon. The capability is aimed at supporting lunar missions, though the available reporting does not specify the contractor, contract value or schedule.

Discovered 2026-10-22T07:55:42.787803-07:00 | 2026-10-22T07:55:42.787803-07:00

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  • The contract targets both tested reactor hardware and autonomous control engineering, addressing two distinct steps toward operating nuclear power systems on lunar missions.
  • The reports provide no contract value, delivery schedule or mission customer, limiting visibility into the program’s maturity and near-term deployment plans.

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