MA-R1
The MA-R1, a TRIGA Mark II research reactor, is located at the CNESTEN research center in Kenitra, Morocco, and is operated by CNESTEN. It is Morocco’s only research reactor, significant for neutron activation analysis, training, and radioisotope production for civilian use. The reactor remains oper
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MA-R1
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: RESEARCH Country: Morocco Morocco Operator: cnesten Type: TRIGA TRIGA Capacity: 2 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
The MA-R1, a TRIGA Mark II research reactor, is located at the CNESTEN research center in Kenitra, Morocco, and is operated by CNESTEN. It is Morocco’s only research reactor, significant for neutron activation analysis, training, and radioisotope production for civilian use. The reactor remains operational, contributing to scientific and medical advancements in the region.
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TRIGA Mark II at CNESTEN research center, Kenitra. Morocco's only research reactor.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - MA-R1 — Official record of MA-R1 reactor details in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - MA-R1 [UNVERIFIED] — General overview of the MA-R1 research reactor.
- CNESTEN Official Website — Information from the operator, the National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology in Morocco.
- WNA - Nuclear Power in Morocco [UNVERIFIED] — Country profile including details on Morocco's nuclear research capabilities.
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