Project PlanningMicroreactor
Buckley Space Force Base microreactor
📍 COVendor / Tech: Radiant Industries
Capacity
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Expected Operation
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Reactor Type
Radiant Kaleidos
Regulatory Status
Base selected for ANPI 2026-04-13; Radiant Industries paired with the base 2026-04-23. Formal siting and NEPA environmental analyses to follow.
Details
Primary Use
Military base power
Research detail · verified 2026-10-10
Stage
Early stage (site agreement or plan only)
Commercial power
No (test, research, military or demonstration)
Stated target operation
Program demo target 2030 for at least one microreactor (stated by Air Force)
Key dates
2026-04-13 base selected (Air Force/DIU); 2026-04-23 vendor pairing announced
Not verified / conflicts
Vendor selection is a pairing for potential development; no contract value, NRC docket or job numbers found. City/county for base location not given in sources. NEI Magazine (2026-08-21) reports Radiant's commercial deployment at Buckley SFB in 2028 (company-stated, not confirmed by Air Force source).
State Policy Context
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