Luch Scientific
Production Association (Podolsk). 
R&D/production of, and fuel fabrication for,
space-based nuclear reactors (e.g. Topaz-2/-3 satellite reactors); research on
nuclear rocket propulsion.
No.
Yes.
Unsafeguarded.
U.S. and Russian technical experts are upgrading Material
Protection Control & Accountability procedures at two facilities that house HEU
at Luch. These upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 1996.
For more info see the timeline.
