# NASA and Teledyne hydrogen fuel cell partnership

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nasa-and-teledyne-hydrogen-fuel-cell-partnership
> Updated: 2026-09-27T17:47:38.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

NASA and Teledyne Energy Systems have entered a partnership to advance the Hydrogen Electrical Power System (HEPS). This air-independent hydrogen fuel cell is designed to generate electricity in environments without a terrestrial atmosphere, such as the Moon and deep space.

The collaboration involves NASA’s Glenn Research Center and Johnson Space Center to transition the technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to TRL 7. Reaching this level will require demonstrating the system as a prototype in space-relevant operational environments. The technology is intended to support lunar habitats, surface infrastructure, and long-duration exploration missions by providing dependable, scalable energy for life support and scientific instruments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: NASA and Teledyne partner to develop lunar hydrogen power system

NASA and Teledyne Energy Systems are developing the Hydrogen Electrical Power System (HEPS) to provide continuous, atmosphere-independent electricity for future lunar habitats and deep space missions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nasa-and-teledyne-partner-to-develop-lunar-hydrogen-power-system

### 2026-09-25: Teledyne and NASA partner to advance hydrogen fuel cell technology

Teledyne Energy Systems and NASA are partnering to advance an air-independent hydrogen fuel cell (HEPS) to support future lunar habitats and deep-space exploration missions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teledyne-and-nasa-partner-to-advance-hydrogen-fuel-cell-technology

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