World's first commercial nuclear-powered payload now in orbit

City Labs has launched a groundbreaking satellite with a nuclear-powered payload, marking the first commercial venture of its kind. The Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability (BOHR) CubeSat, launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, aims to showcase tritium as a reliable energy source. This pioneering step in space technology could pave the way for more durable and long-lasting satellites, potentially reducing the frequency of costly launches. It’s a significant development with far-reaching implications for future space missions and energy solutions.