In a groundbreaking development, Space Ocean, a Texas-based company, has signed a Letter of Intent with Space Nuclear Power, also known as SpaceNukes, to test a 10-kilowatt nuclear reactor in space. The reactor, which will be aboard Space Ocean's ALV-N satellite, marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of reliable and sustainable energy sources for long-duration space missions.
The partnership between Space Ocean and SpaceNukes aims to push the boundaries of space exploration by harnessing the power of nuclear energy. SpaceNukes, which is commercializing Kilopower space fission reactor technology under license from Los Alamos National Laboratory, believes that small, scalable, and extremely reliable nuclear power is essential for missions that venture far beyond Earth's orbit. According to Andrew Phelps, CEO of SpaceNukes, the company's vision aligns with Space Ocean's, and together, they are laying the groundwork for a future where spacecraft can generate, manage, and distribute energy far beyond Earth orbit.
The collaboration also seeks to explore the integration of fluid delivery systems with reactor modules, collect operational data to support Technology Readiness Level 9 certification, and form a joint working group to pursue additional space infrastructure and commercial opportunities.
Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, Texas-based Space Ocean intends to test Space Nuclear Power's (SpaceNukes')Related perspectives: Visit website
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