Project PlanningMicroreactor
Joint Base San Antonio microreactor
📍 TXVendor / Tech: Antares Nuclear
Capacity
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Expected Operation
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Reactor Type
Antares R1
Regulatory Status
Base selected for ANPI 2026-04-13; Antares Nuclear 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.
State Policy Context
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