Avalanche Energy

Avalanche is a VC-backed, fusion energy start-up. We are designing, testing and building micro-fusion reactors that you can hold in your hand.

Created: 2022-05-23

Updated: 2023-03-12

Company - Avalanche Energy

Founded
Country: 2018; USA

Funding: $51.6M

Website: Avalanche Energy

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Product/Service - Orbitron

Classification: Space Utilities

Category: Resources - Energy
Nuclear Fusion Power

Fields: Nuclear Power
Nuclear Propulsion

Status: Development

First launch: 2027

Partners: Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp

Avalanche is developing a 5kWe power pack called the “Orbitron” in a form-factor the size of a lunch pail. The unique physics of the Orbitron allows for its compact size which is a key enabler for development, scaling, and a wide variety of applications.

The Defense Innovation Unit announced May 17 it selected Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. and Avalanche Energy to develop small nuclear-powered spacecraft for in-space demonstrations planned for 2027.

Avalanche Energy, a venture-backed fusion energy startup also based in Seattle, developed a handheld micro-fusion reactor called Orbitron. “Compared to other fusion concepts, Orbitron devices are promising for space applications as they may be scaled down in size and enable their use as both a propulsion and power source,” said DIU.

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