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High-tech companies announce quest to bury nuclear reactors a mile underground: ‘Highest levels of safety’

A new nuclear energy technique could soon be running massive data centers that power today's digital lives with zero carbon emissions and barely a trace on the Earth's surface. Nuclear energy company Deep Fission and Endeavour, an organization focused on sustainable infrastructure, have partnered for the task.

The Cool Down

States and Startups Are Suing the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Critics of the NRC say its red tape and lengthy authorization timelines stifle innovation, but handing some of its responsibilities to states could undermine public trust and the industry’s safety record.

Wired

Scoop: Deep Fission raising up to $15M for underground reactors

Deep Fission plans to build a reactor above ground, then lower it a mile down a 30-inch borehole. The startup says its approach eliminates the need for costly pressure and containment systems.

Axios

Former Lyft President Kristin Sverchek Joins Deep Fission’s Advisory Board to Help Guide Growth, Regulatory, and Public Impact

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission), an advanced nuclear energy company burying small modular reactors a mile underground for cheaper, faster, and more scalable deployment, is proud to announce that Kristin Sverchek has joined its Advisory Board. Kristin’s deep expertise in governance and public engagement will be integral as the company works to advance regulatory pathways, bolster public confidence in nuclear energy, and bring its urgently needed technology to market.

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We’re a father-daughter duo who have built 3 successful businesses. Working together isn’t always easy, but it’s meaningful.

Deep Fission CEO Liz Muller and her 81-year-old father, inventor Rich Muller, shared their secret to building three successful businesses together including: Berkeley Earth, a nonprofit that provides critical climate-science data; Deep Isolation, a nuclear waste disposal company; and Deep Fission, a nuclear energy company burying small modular reactors a mile underground.

Business Insider

Deep Fission Joins Federal Lawsuit to Modernize Nuclear Regulation and Accelerate Safe Reactor Deployment

Deep Fission announced today that it has joined a federal lawsuit aimed at modernizing how the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interprets and applies the Atomic Energy Act.

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Deep Fission and Deep Isolation Sign MOU to Launch Full-Cycle Nuclear Energy Solution

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission), the pioneering nuclear energy startup revolutionizing the industry by placing reactors a mile underground, and Deep Isolation, a leader in deep borehole nuclear waste disposal solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on spent fuel management for Deep Fission’s advanced underground reactors. This agreement marks a shared commitment to ensuring a comprehensive approach to the full nuclear fuel cycle.

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Deep Fission Taps Veteran Nuclear Regulator Rani Franovich to Drive Licensing Strategy for Underground Reactors

Deep Fission Inc. (Deep Fission) a pioneering nuclear energy company redefining the industry by placing small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground announced today the appointment of Rani Franovich as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. A nationally respected expert in nuclear oversight and licensing, Rani brings decades of regulatory experience to support Deep Fission’s bold vision: commercializing deep geologic nuclear power for a safer, faster, and more scalable energy future.

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Deep Fission Hires Chief AI Officer to Amplify Human Ingenuity and Streamline Operations

Deep Fission, the trailblazing nuclear energy startup transforming the industry by delivering safe, scalable, onsite, and cost-effective power from small modular reactors (SMRs) a mile underground, is proud to announce the hiring of Stuart Lacey as its Chief AI Officer. In this new role, Stuart will spearhead Deep Fission’s efforts to leverage artificial intelligence across all facets of its business.

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Energy Tech University to Help Develop Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) is the nation's first university to collaborate with a U.S. nuclear power company in technological development. The school on Jan. 13 announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Jan. 7 on an energy project with Deep Fission, an American startup in nuclear energy.

Korea.net

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