DIU Funds Radioisotope, Nuclear Fusion, Spacecraft Propulsion Demos

Ultra Safe Nuclear's Embercore battery
Credit: Ultra Safe Nuclear
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has granted contracts to two companies for development of two types of spacecraft nuclear propulsion: a compact fusion system and a next-generation radioisotope system. Nuclear propulsion is seen by the Defense Department unit as a better way to maneuver at-will in...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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