SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 13, 2026Interesting Engineering

How a tiny nuclear CubeSat could change the future of space exploration

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City Labs launched BOHR, the world's first commercial nuclear-powered CubeSat, on July 7, 2026, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission carrying 81 payloads. This milestone could reshape space exploration by proving that small, nuclear-powered satellites are viable for commercial use in low Earth orbit.

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