A Florida-based company that pioneered tiny nuclear batteries is preparing to launch the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered spacecraft atop a SpaceX mission, a milestone that could help shape future missions to the moon and beyond.
Located in Miami, City Labs is a small company focusing on micro nuclear power. They created the first commercial Tritium-powered battery and now are preparing for a new first: launching a nuclear-powered spacecraft, known as BOHR (Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability) satellite.
“We’re the first. This is going to be the world’s first commercial nuclear launch,” said City Labs CEO Peter Cabauy…