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January 2024 | Tips & Information

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) are a remarkable innovation in spacecraft power systems, providing power for various space missions throughout our solar system. These generators are a type of nuclear battery that operates by harnessing the heat derived from the naturally occurring breakdown of radioactive materials, a process that occurs at…

January 2024 | Tips & Information

In today’s world, the need for efficient, reliable, and long-lasting power sources is never-ending—and ever-increasing as technology becomes more complex. Whether you’re a space agency launching satellites, a defense organization securing critical communication systems, a medical professional implanting life-saving devices, or just someone wanting a reliable mobile phone for everyday…

December 2023 | News

A recent article from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers details tritium-based batteries, a revolutionary power source for microelectronic devices that have caught NASA’s eye for future space missions. NanoTritium™ batteries, engineered by City Labs, harness the natural decay of tritium atoms to produce consistent and reliable energy for extended…

November 2023 | News

Space exploration has always been at the forefront of human ambition, driven by our insatiable curiosity about the cosmos. Despite it being the closest celestial body to Earth, humans have not set foot on the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Now, more than 50 years later, the…

October 2023 | Tips & Information

Exploring Lithium Power in a Portable World In a world increasingly dependent on portable electronic devices, batteries play a pivotal role in powering our everyday lives. While City Labs’ NanoTritium™ batteries have gained prominence for their groundbreaking tritium-based nuclear technology and variety of applications, it’s important to understand other key…

September 2023 | Tips & Information

In the realm of space exploration research, a noteworthy transformation has taken place in recent years—satellites are becoming increasingly smaller. Small satellites, such as minisatellites, nanosatellites, CubeSats, and ChipSats represent variations of a remarkable satellite phenomenon driven by the persistent trend towards miniaturization.  These technological marvels have captured the interest…

August 2023 | Tips & Information

What is the temperature in space? This question is more complicated than it may initially seem and requires an in-depth exploration of our cosmos. “Outer space” encompasses every planet, star, galaxy, nebula, and asteroid in existence. As such, outer space contains objects that are both unimaginably hot and cold, ranging…

August 2023 | News

City Labs unveils globally unique tritium-based battery to revolutionize military communication systems. Miami, FL, July 30, 2023—City Labs, a pioneer in innovative tritium power solutions, is proud to announce a newly awarded contract from the Air Force Cyber and Cryptologic Systems Division to develop a cutting-edge tritium-based AA battery for…

July 2023 | Press Release

City Labs unveils plans for a tritium-powered propulsion system to redefine space travel. Miami, FL, July 30, 2023—City Labs, the sole manufacturer of commercial tritium-based power sources, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract by the United States Air Force under the Small Business Innovation…

July 2023 | Tips & Information

Robotic missions to Mars have a long history, dating back to 1971’s successful touchdown of the Mars 3 lander. The success of the robotic exploration of Mars is inherently tied to the quality and capabilities of onboard power sources. In simplest terms, a rover is only as good as its…