Description
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is requesting information regarding technologies, spaceflight qualification testing, safe handling, and applications for on-orbit satellite nuclear power systems. The focus is on producible, cost-effective nuclear reactors. A workshop will be held to establish a common understanding of on-orbit nuclear power technology and challenges, facilitate community interactions and collaboration, and identify key technology risk areas.
Some key points to consider:
• The workshop will be held on March 31 and April 1, 2026, at the DARPA Conference Center.
• The submission of white papers is requested, with guidelines for classified and unclassified information.
• The agency is looking for information on technologies, spaceflight qualification testing, and applications for on-orbit nuclear power systems.
• The focus is on producible, cost-effective nuclear reactors, not bespoke designs.