Tritium-Based Power Technology Power Introduced by City Labs

A two-year effort by Florida-based City Labs has culminated in the delivery of a next-generation tritium-based power source to researchers at NASA. The delivery of this prototype not only highlights NASA's keen interest in micropower sources but also acknowledges their confidence in CityLabs as a pioneering force in delivering micropower capabilities for space-based missions to the lunar surface and beyond.

"The team at City Labs is excited to work collaboratively with NASA and the space industry to continue to deliver innovative capabilities and power solutions."

Peter Cabauy, City Labs

City Labs is honored for the opportunity to demonstrate their tritium-based power technology and contribute to the ongoing national and global endeavor to establish a continuous presence in space.

"We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved with the delivery of this prototype device," said Peter Cabauy, CEO/Founder of City Labs. "The team at City Labs is excited to work collaboratively with NASA and the space industry to continue to deliver innovative capabilities and power solutions. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to current space science priorities and advance the technological capabilities for scientific exploration in future robotic and manned space missions."

Tritium-Based Power Technology is a Collaborative Effort

The newly developed tritium-based power source is a collaborative effort between the team at City Labs and its many partners across the United States, leveraging diverse expertise to achieve groundbreaking innovation at the forefront of micro power sources.

The City Labs' NanoTritium batteries convert tritium beta decay into electricity for microelectronics devices. City Labs’ batteries are built for low-power sensors, microelectronics, microcontrollers, and more. Below are some of the ways our products have helped to address long-standing challenges in the nuclear battery industry.

In April, City Labs was selected by SpaceWERX for an SBIR Direct to Phase 2 in the amount of $1.7 million focused on self-powered wireless autonomous imaging sensors for satellites that will be powered by City Labs’ Model P100 commercial tritium battery to monitor space debris, solar array angles, and other parameters.

(Source: City Labs news release. Images provided and from file)