US nuclear venture to power space missions - Nuclear Engineering International

US Nuclear Venture to Power Space Missions

A partnership between Space Ocean Corporation and Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) aims to integrate a 10 kW microreactor into future deep-space missions.

Space Ocean plans to test the microreactor aboard its ALV-N satellite, potentially positioning SpaceNukes as a core power supplier for lunar and planetary operations.

The partnership will test a 10 kW reactor aboard Space Ocean’s planned ALV-N satellite and could position SpaceNukes as a core power supplier for lunar and planetary operations.

Author's summary: SpaceNukes partners with Space Ocean for nuclear power in space.

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Nuclear Engineering International Nuclear Engineering International — 2025-10-15