Zeno Power Systems
Zeno: An innovative energy company providing clean, plug-and-play power universally.
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- Seattle, WA, USUnited States
Zeno: An innovative energy company providing clean, plug-and-play power universally.
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Zeno’s nuclear batteries use isotopes like strontium-90 and americium-241 to generate heat or electricity via decay, a technology previously used by governments for deep-sea and space missions.
The nuclear battery developed through this Tipping Point initiative could extend future lunar surface missions from weeks to years.
The page asks applicants to review Zeno's core values and describes work building and deploying nuclear technologies in critical environments.
Today, lunar missions can survive for only weeks - they freeze to death during the two-week lunar night, when temperatures drop as low as -250°C. Zeno’s nuclear batteries change that, delivering steady heat and power to keep missions running for years, not days.
Today, lunar missions can survive for only weeks - they freeze to death during the two-week lunar night, when temperatures drop as low as -250°C. Zeno’s nuclear batteries change that, delivering steady heat and power to keep missions running for years, not days.
Zeno Power will supply a five-watt americium-241 radioisotope heating unit for a Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander under a commercial payload agreement. The NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services demonstration could launch no earlier than 2028 and is designed to keep spacecraft components operating through the lunar night.
Aug 2026American Nuclear Society Nuclear NewswireNews article
Zeno Power plans to restore hot cell infrastructure at California’s Vallecitos Nuclear Center to manufacture radioisotope power systems. The company is partnering with NorthStar Group Services, with initial production focused on strontium-90 nuclear batteries for undersea applications. Radiological operations are expected to begin pending state approval.
Jun 2026American Nuclear Society Nuclear NewswireNews article
Zeno Power finalizes the final design review (FDR) for its nuclear battery system intended for NASA’s Artemis program. The technology aims to provide uninterrupted power during the lunar night, supporting long-duration missions on the Moon. The review marks a critical milestone in developing reliable energy solutions for extended lunar operations.
Apr 2026Seraphim SpaceNews article
Zeno Power achieves a key advancement in its space nuclear battery technology. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) oversees the safe deployment of nuclear power applications, including innovations for space missions. This development could enable new capabilities in deep-space exploration and remote power systems.
Apr 2026ans.orgNews article
