LEUNR is CSMC's former microreactor concept, retired in the September 9, 2026 launch of POLAR-1, ORCA-1 and JAY-1. It remains relevant as the named subject of earlier development awards; historical project specifications and readiness targets should not be transferred automatically to the new platforms.
Representative unfuelled analogue testing under CSA agreement 25STDPX13
Defence and security uses
Research and development for space nuclear power
What sets it apart
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Evidence of maturity
Stage:
CSA agreement 25STDPX13 sought to move LEUNR from TRL 4/5 conceptual design toward TRL 6 detailed design by August 31, 2027. CSMC retired the concept in September 2026; this target is historical, not demonstrated readiness of a successor.
Commercial:
Retired concept; the new platform launch does not establish delivery of a commercial LEUNR reactor.
MicroreactorUnfuelled analogue testing
Reviewed Mission areas and released Defence needs
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Historical enabling-power assessment for the retired LEUNR concept: If successfully demonstrated and deployed, LEUNR could provide persistent power for remote sensors, communications and edge-computing infrastructure where conventional logistics are constrained. This is not a current deployment claim or a match assigned to POLAR-1.
Historical enabling-power assessment for the retired LEUNR concept: LEUNR's stated Arctic and remote-power posture could enable sustained operation of northern sensing and communications sites, although the reactor itself is an enabling power system rather than an awareness sensor. This is not a current deployment claim or a match assigned to POLAR-1.
LEUNR Micro-Nuclear Reactor may help teams working on Dual-use northern infrastructure and partnerships by contributing to Arctic and northern operations, energy and power resilience, and protection and survivability.
This is a reviewed public-source assessment. It is not procurement eligibility, endorsement, customer interest, or classified demand.
Evidence limits
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A technology readiness level is not established by the reviewed public sources.
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