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SpaceX just launched the 1st-ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite

SpaceX has achieved a new orbital milestone with the launch of the first-ever commercial nuclear-powered satellite.

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The brief

SpaceX has launched the world's first commercial nuclear-powered satellite as part of the Transporter-17 mission. The payload is a nuclear CubeSat developed by a Florida-based company.

Coverage from Space, ZME Science, and Interesting Engineering emphasizes the historic nature of the first commercial nuclear spacecraft. Tech Times further notes that the mission reached a milestone of 1,800 payloads.

Future developments center on the deployment and operation of the nuclear CubeSat following its delivery via the SpaceX rocket.

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Quick answers

What mission delivered the nuclear satellite?

The satellite was delivered as part of the SpaceX Transporter-17 mission.

Who developed the nuclear-powered spacecraft?

According to Florida Today, the spacecraft was developed by a Florida company.

What other milestone was reached during this launch?

Tech Times reports that the mission hit a 1,800-payload milestone.

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SpaceX Transporter-17 Nuclear Power CubeSat Commercial Space

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