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Zeno Power Invests in Americium-241 for Lunar Missions
9/27/2025
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- Zeno Power is investing millions to secure priority access to americium-241 from Orano's La Hague recycling site in France for future missions.
- The partnership began in 2022 to develop americium-241-fueled radioisotope power systems for NASA's lunar missions.
- Americium-241 has a half-life over 430 years, enabling decades of power.
- Orano's CEO notes recycling used nuclear fuel can create new markets.
