# Kratos announces USD 33.6 million spacecraft power conversion contract

_Published Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3:19 PM EDT · Science, Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced a USD 33.6 million contract on October 28 to design, build and deliver the power conversion system for NASA's Space Reactor-1 Freedom mission. The company will work as a subcontractor to Sierra Lobo under NASA's SpaceDOC III contract.

The compact, space-qualified system is designed to convert heat from a fission reactor into electricity for propulsion and onboard operations. The mission targets a 2028 launch to demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion beyond Earth's orbit toward Mars and deliver the SkyFall science payload.

## Sources

- [Ad Hoc News](https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/corporate-news/kratos-defense-stock-highlights-usd-33-6-million-nasa-contract/70436284)

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