Framatome signs MoU with Perpetual Atomics for nuclear battery production

Framatome and Perpetual Atomics signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the industrialization of sealed source manufacturing based on Americium-241 for radioisotope energy systems, including Radioisotope Heater Units (RHU) and General Thermoelectric Radioisotope Generators (GTR). This partnership aims to enhance production for crucial energy systems for future space exploration missions. The UK has a significant inventory of Americium, and the collaboration addresses the growing needs of the European Space Agency’s initiatives.