Oklo Shares Rally 26% After US Plans 20kW Space Reactor by 2028
The US government launched the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power to develop a 20-kilowatt space reactor by 2028 and deploy a lunar-surface reactor by 2030. Oklo’s shares climbed 26% over the past week as it positions itself to supply small modular reactors for interplanetary missions.
1. US Space Nuclear Initiative Launched
The National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power (NSTM-3) sets out to develop a compact 20-kilowatt nuclear reactor for spacecraft by 2028 and a fully operational reactor on the lunar surface by 2030, integrating NASA and Pentagon resources to advance interplanetary energy systems.
2. Oklo’s Strategic Positioning and Stock Surge
Investors drove Oklo shares up 26% in the past week as the company emerges as a leading developer of small modular reactors suited for space applications, boosting expectations for future government contracts and accelerating its valuation in the advanced nuclear sector.