Zeno Power will pay Orano a “multi‑million‑dollar” annual fee to acquire large quantities of americium‑241 recovered at Orano’s recycling site in France, securing the feedstock the company says is needed to scale its compact nuclear power systems for space applications and commercialization.
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Zeno’s multi‑million‑dollar, annual americium‑241 purchase from Orano’s French recycling site secures a repeatable feedstock the company says is required to scale its compact nuclear power systems for space.
The cross‑border transfer of radioactive material will entail export controls, licensing and non‑proliferation oversight, adding regulatory steps that affect program timelines and commercialization pathways.
A reliable materials supply is a key milestone for advancing higher‑end power options for satellites and long‑duration space missions, potentially unlocking new payload and mission profiles.
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