Radioisotope-powered satellite programme, US
Name of the Project
Radioisotope-powered satellite (RPS) programme.
Location
US.
Project Owner/s
Developer of commercial radioisotope power systems Zeno Power.
Project Description
The project aims to develop and build a flight-ready, RPS system-enabled satellite, unlocking new technological capabilities for the US Department of Defence (DoD).
An RPS is a compact device that converts heat from decaying radioisotopes into a constant supply of clean energy. RPSs using Plutonium-238 have long been used on marquee government space missions, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s New Horizons and the recent Mars 2020 mission.
The programme will provide a satellite capable of persistent manoeuvrability, flexible orbital profiles and other capabilities that will enable the space force to conduct first-of-a-kind mission types and drive change to operational architectures with future missions and payloads.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$30-million – $15-million from the DoD and $15-million from private investors.
Planned Start/End Date
Zeno hopes to have the satellite operational by 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Zeno Power, email jonathan@zenopower.com.
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