Antares raises $96 million for nuclear reactors on Earth and in space

Published on December 3, 2025
Antares nuclear propulsion

Nuclear power startup Antares announced a $96 million Series B round Dec. 2 to fund work on developing small nuclear reactors, including for space applications.

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