Policy & GA @Zeno_power deploying nuclear batteries to space and maritime markets. Former energy and critical minerals addict @BPC_Bipartisan. Views my own.

Joined April 2011
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Very exciting to work at a company deploying first-of-a-kind nuclear energy technology as early as next year and build a production line to deliver at-scale this decade!
Not every mission needs a megawatt. Nuclear batteries will power the next frontier – beginning in 2027.
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Not every mission needs a megawatt. Nuclear batteries will power the next frontier – beginning in 2027.
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5/5 - Metro drives regional economy whether you use it or not (societal value vs micro individual value) - I’ve never called Fire Dept, no kids in school etc, but want all of these critical services funded & well run for a better community - Happy to discuss more w WaPo just ask
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. @NASAAdmin calls for commercial radioisotope power systems to survive the lunar night and power the @NASAMoonBase. Zeno is ready to deliver americium-based RPS to keep machines alive and operating on the lunar surface. America will never again give up the Moon. 🇺🇸
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Pictured here: @NASA Harmonia Radioisotope Power System for Artemis electrical heat source sub assembly engineering unit prior to thermal vacuum chamber testing. We're proud to lead the Harmonia team w/ partners @blueorigin, @Int_Machines, UDRI, @SunPower and @NASAglenn.
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Argonne is helping move advanced nuclear tech closer to everyday use. New Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) awards from @ENERGY support work with @Zeno_Power and NuCube Energy, Inc. Read more! - bit.ly/4sVGE07
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Zeno is ready to power America's @NASAMoonBase.
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Talk about transit oriented housing if this builds out…potential for tons of homes sitting on top of 5 metro lines and great bus service.
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The giant former GSA/DHS building at 7th and D St SW across from L'Enfant Plaza has been sold to a company likely to replace it with housing.
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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.
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I’ve been waiting literally decades for NASA to articulate a plan for a Moon base. Now Carlos Garcia-Galan is doing a masterful job of precisely this. Dozens of landings. Drones. RTGs. Rovers. Habitats. Excavators. This is incredible stuff.
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Because of the 15th St bike lane, you can ride from Meridian Hill Park to the White House, from the Washington Monument to the Tidal Basin and all the way to Mount Vernon. It’s simply the best urban bike facility in the country and removing any part of it is a travesty
The 15th Street Protected Bike Lane south of Constitution Ave is slated to be removed on Monday, per 2 sources Reportedly DDOT did not raise strong objections to it and has further not objected to using the Hains Point bike lanes for car traffic during the cherry blossoms
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Aerospace is a $71B industry in Washington state, supporting 250,000 jobs. The bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Act invests in our Moon return, commercial space stations & next-gen aircraft technology, so the U.S. leads in space AND innovation. commerce.senate.gov/2026/3/c…
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Summary from @zeno_power colleague @ItsJohnJacobs on this week's @SenateCommerce output on the NASA Authorization Act of 2026: Senate Commerce advanced a bold bipartisan vision for space nuclear this week, unanimously passing the NASA Authorization Act of 2026. The legislation recognizes that commercial radioisotope power systems and other nuclear energy technologies are essential if American missions are going to survive on the Moon for years rather than days. These systems provide the reliable power needed to operate through the two-week lunar night, addressing what NASA has identified as its #1 technology shortfall for sustained lunar operations. Strong bipartisan support for this technology reflects growing recognition that access to power will be foundational to the next phase of U.S. lunar missions. linkedin.com/posts/johntjaco…
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Surviving the lunar night is now mission critical. China has leveraged nuclear batteries to maintain a persistent presence on the moon since 2018. It's time for the U.S. to catch up. Read more in @SpaceNews_Inc: spacenews.com/the-next-space…
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Six years ago, @NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars. It’s still going strong today, thanks in part to a nuclear “battery” developed by @ENERGY! Radioisotope power systems built and tested by DOE’s national labs have delivered heat and electricity for numerous missions exploring our Solar System. energy.gov/ne/articles/what-…
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58 years after Apollo 8’s historic trip around the Moon, NASA is heading back. This time, our crew is going farther into space than any human in history. Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen will embark on a ten-day mission around the Moon, marking America’s grand return to the lunar environment. Artemis II marks the beginning of the boldest series of missions the world has ever seen. Through the Artemis campaign, we will maintain American superiority in space, land American astronauts on the Moon, and establish a lunar base all before the end of 2028. Godspeed Artemis II 🇺🇸
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HAPPENING NOW in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park — Work is beginning to restore functionality to the cascading fountain and reflecting pool! Expect closures for months: 🧵
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Live look at my desk via ChatGPT’s year in-review. Love to keep some spare strontium on hand.
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The people want space nuclear
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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. 🚀
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