NASA and DOE to collaborate on lunar nuclear reactor development

Published on January 25, 2026
Illustration of an Antares fission reactor on the lunar surface. Credit: Antares

NASA and the Department of Energy have agreed to work together on development of nuclear reactors for the moon as industry awaits the release of a final call for proposals.

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