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NASA Seeks Proposals for Lunar Fission Reactor by 2025

9/3/2025

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NASA is soliciting proposals for a lunar fission reactor with a target output of 100 kilowatts by 2029.
This project is essential for maintaining human presence on the Moon during extended nights of 14 Earth days.
The reactor will also aid future Mars missions and decrease dependence on Earth resources.
Proposals are due by October 3, 2025, with contracts expected by March 2026.

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NASA is soliciting proposals for a lunar fission reactor with a target output of 100 kilowatts by 2029.
This project is essential for maintaining human presence on the Moon during extended nights of 14 Earth days.
The reactor will also aid future Mars missions and decrease dependence on Earth resources.
Proposals are due by October 3, 2025, with contracts expected by March 2026.