Bonus: Building Nuclear for the Moon with Tyler Bernstein of Zeno Power

We're kicking off the first of our bonus episodes with Tyler Bernstein, founder and CEO of Zeno Power, where he shares in-depth how they're creating radioisotope power systems for lunar applications.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:22) The Pie of Energy Sources in 2050

(01:35) Nuclear Energy in Space

(06:12) Radioisotope Power vs. Nuclear Power for Propulsion

(10:54) Building Zeno Power

(14:18) Economics and Regulation in Space Nuclear

(20:01) Competitive Dynamics and Protecting Market Position

(23:00) Challenges and Risks

(25:29) Business Models and Financing

(29:42) De-risking the Supply Chain

(32:17) Product and Process of Zeno Power

(35:22) Geopolitics and the Moon

(38:48) Abundant Energy in the Universe

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Credits: Nancy Xu produced this season of Age of Miracles. Audio editor: Justin Golden. Executive producers: Amelia Salyers, Packy McCormick, and Erik Torenberg.