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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:22) The Pie of Energy Sources in 2050

(01:35) Nuclear Energy in Space

(06:12) Radioisotope Power vs. Nuclear Power for Propulsion

(10:54) Building Zeno Power

(14:18) Economics and Regulation in Space Nuclear

(20:01) Competitive Dynamics and Protecting Market Position

(23:00) Challenges and Risks

(25:29) Business Models and Financing

(29:42) De-risking the Supply Chain

(32:17) Product and Process of Zeno Power

(35:22) Geopolitics and the Moon

(38:48) Abundant Energy in the Universe

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Credits: Nancy Xu produced this season of Age of Miracles. Audio editor: Justin Golden. Executive producers: Amelia Salyers, Packy McCormick, and Erik Torenberg.

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