According to a recent LinkedIn post from Avalanche Energy, the company has been awarded a $5.2 million contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop new radiovoltaic technologies, as referenced in a linked TechCrunch article. The post indicates that DARPA is exploring these materials for use in a new class of nuclear batteries designed to convert energy from radioactive decay into electricity.
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The LinkedIn post suggests that these nuclear batteries could provide long-duration power for spacecraft and satellites, potentially operating for several years without replacement. For investors, this development may signal growing U.S. defense and space-sector interest in Avalanche Energy’s technology, which could translate into future contract opportunities and a stronger position in advanced power systems for space and defense applications.