Nuclear Power in Space

Posted: 16th February 2022

The United Kingdom has participated in the Working Group on the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space for a considerable number of years and recognises its usefulness as a forum for exchanging views about the technical aspects of such sources, and for promoting and facilitating the implementation of the Safety Framework. Such exchanges have allowed the Working Group to conclude that the Safety Framework is widely accepted and is valued by member States when developing and applying their national safety systems. No significant implementation challenges have been identified. The UK looks forward to receiving the Working Group’s report at this session, giving the conclusions that it has been able to draw from its current work plan and recommending any further work that needs to be done.