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US Nuclear Venture to Power Space Missions

A US start-up, Space Ocean Corporation, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Space Nuclear Power Corporation (SpaceNukes) to integrate space nuclear reactor technology into future deep-space missions.

The partnership plans to test a 10 kW microreactor developed by SpaceNukes aboard Space Ocean's planned ALV-N satellite, potentially positioning SpaceNukes as a core power supplier for lunar and planetary operations.

The LOI outlines plans to integrate a SpaceNukes 10 kW microreactor aboard Space Ocean’s ALV-N satellite for future deep-space missions.

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

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