US nuclear venture to power space missions - Nuclear Engineering International

US Nuclear Venture to Power Space Missions

A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been signed between Space Ocean Corporation and Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) to integrate space nuclear reactor technology into future deep-space missions.

Space Ocean intends to test a 10 kW microreactor developed by SpaceNukes aboard its planned ALV-N satellite, which could position 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 to power space missions.

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