Tyler Bernstein

Co-Founder and CEO, @zeno_power | Building nuclear batteries to power the frontier

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

The next frontiers of global influence – the seabed, Arctic, and space – will be shaped by those who can power them.

Today, we’re announcing @zeno_power’s $50M Series B to build nuclear batteries that deliver years of reliable energy in these contested environments.

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

The Moon Base (@NASAMoonBase) is going to need a lot of nuclear batteries.

Good thing we’re building them – at scale. More to come next week.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

Not every mission needs a megawatt.

Nuclear batteries will power the next frontier – beginning in 2027.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

We cleared a major technical milestone for our space nuclear battery to power lunar missions.

Read more: https://t.co/9W0ms3kT7U

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

We applaud @NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman's bold vision for building the @NASAMoonBase.

Radioisotope power systems, like RHUs and RTGs, will be the energy foundation to establish a sustained lunar presence.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

Zeno is ready to power America's @NASAMoonBase.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

The @NASA Reauthorization Act signals bipartisan support for deploying space nuclear power this decade. 🚀 Our CEO @tybernstein explains how Zeno can pull that timeline to the left.

Read the full piece in @payloadspace: https://t.co/FyYptod2aO

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

Congrats to @rookisaacman on becoming @NASA Administrator!

Jared has been a bold advocate for space nuclear power, from lunar surface fission to nuclear propulsion and radioisotope power systems.

We are looking forward to working with him to accelerate nuclear-enabled missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond to strengthen America’s leadership in space. 🚀

[Payload 🚀 @payloadspace]

.@zeno_power has signed an agreement to acquire nuclear waste that it can repurpose to power long-duration and deep-space missions.

https://t.co/fgdCompYLV

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

Working with @Oranogroup, we're making a multi-million dollar investment to secure americium-241 to fuel our space nuclear batteries. 🚀

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

Big thanks to @WBJonline & @DC_Inno for naming Zeno a 2025 Fire Awards honoree. Pumped to see our friends over at @xenergynuclear on the list, too.

Nuclear innovation is bringing the 🔥 to the DMV region.

🔗https://t.co/fgpGqYldxg

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

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[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

Thrilled to welcome @ac_charania, former NASA Chief Technologist, as Zeno’s new SVP of Space Business Development.

With the second space race and the Golden Dome driving a surge of activity across the space sector, persistent power has never been more crucial.

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

A.C. has built his career at the cutting edge of what’s next in space – from commercial launch when it was still an unproven market to lunar landers before we had a return date to the Moon.

Today the next frontier is nuclear power – and he’ll ensure Zeno leads the way in providing reliable power on the Moon, Mars, beyond.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

It's not every day a retired four-star Admiral steps into our lab. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had the honor of hosting Adm. John Richardson (USN Ret., former CNO + Zeno board member) for a hands-on look at our work building next-gen nuclear batteries.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

In a new era of great power competition, whoever can provide reliable power to new strategic frontiers – from the seabed to the lunar surface – will write the rules and lead the way.

Our Co-Founder & CEO @tyberstein joined @MorganLBrennan on @CNBC to discuss the urgent need for resilient energy in frontier regions, and how Zeno is building the technology to deliver it.

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

Nuclear battery startup Zeno Power raises $50 million to expand in space and at sea https://t.co/mmJv9EP8mK

[Payload 🚀 @payloadspace]

.@Zeno_power closed a $50M Series B to help the company begin producing nuclear batteries for commercial and defense customers by 2027.

https://t.co/W6Iws3ky14

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

With our Series B funding, we’re on track to demonstrate full-scale nuclear batteries in 2026 and begin deliveries to customers in 2027 – helping the U.S. and our allies lead the way from the oceans to space.

Read more on what’s next in my blog post: https://t.co/05IBsHScan

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

The next frontiers of global influence – the seabed, Arctic, and space – will be shaped by those who can power them.

Today, we’re announcing @zeno_power’s $50M Series B to build nuclear batteries that deliver years of reliable energy in these contested environments.

[Tyler Bernstein @tybernstein]

Over the past three years, we’ve secured over $60 million in contracts from @DeptofDefense and @NASA, built and demonstrated our first nuclear prototype at @PNNLab, and secured our nuclear supply chain in partnership with @EMcleanup and @WECNuclear.