Will physical construction of the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory at NASA's Glenn Research Center have begun by October 1, 2028?

NASA's Glenn Research Center is soliciting proposals for a new laboratory to test advanced aerospace power systems in the kilowatt to megawatt range. The facility is intended to support the Artemis program, bases on the Moon, and the exploration of Mars.

How this question entered the record and how it will be resolved.

Resolution criteria

This question will resolve to Yes if an official source from NASA, such as a press release or a project update on the NASA or NASA Glenn Research Center websites, announces the start of physical construction (e.g., groundbreaking) for the Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory on or before October 1, 2028. If no such announcement is made by that date, the question will resolve to No.

Expected resolution

Oct 1, 2028

• NASA Initiates Development of a National-Level Aerospace Power Systems Laboratory