Orbital Gridworks
꞉꞉ Nuclear Space Power
Orbital Gridworks is developing radioisotope heating systems and fission power generators for spacecraft and lunar surface missions.
We develop systems to keep payloads warm, supply essential electricity and support larger surface operations. Our initial focus is lunar lander and payload integrators, with a longer-term roadmap for space infrastructure.
Operating through the lunar night
A lunar night can last around 14 days. During that time, batteries and payloads need heat, and essential electronics need power. We are developing nuclear systems to supply that energy when sunlight is unavailable.
Space Batteries
Radioisotope heat for payload survival, with optional electricity for small mission loads. The product family targets 2-10 watts of heat for thermal survival and 1-100 watts of electricity across its electrical variants.
Fission BEAST Reactor
A reactor and turbine-generator concept for larger power demands. BEAST-100X targets 40-60 kilowatts of continuous electrical output for surface facilities and mission equipment.
Engineering the complete system
Our work connects the energy source to the equipment it serves. Our approach combines thermal control, power management and mission interfaces with specialist inputs for regulated sources, fuel and testing.