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Space Nuclear Power Corp Wins DARPA Deal for Reactor Controller Test
Original: Space Nuclear Power Corporation Awarded DARPA Agreement for Ground Test of Autonomous Nuclear Reactor Controller
Space Nuclear Power Corporation has been awarded an agreement by DARPA to conduct a ground test of an autonomous nuclear reactor controller. The deal advances US efforts to develop reliable nuclear power systems for space applications, where autonomous control of reactors is considered a key technical challenge. Details on the contract value and timeline were not disclosed in initial coverage.
Why now: New government funding for space nuclear technology reflects growing interest in nuclear power for satellites and lunar missions.
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- Space Nuclear Power Corporation Awarded DARPA Agreement for Ground Test of Autonomous Nuclear Reactor Controller · PR Newswire
- Space Nuclear Power Corporation Awarded DARPA Agreement for Ground Test of Autonomous Nuclear Reactor Controller · SpaceNews
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