# Apollo Atomics aims to cut nuclear costs by shrinking key component

Apollo Atomics, a nuclear startup, is developing a smaller version of an overlooked reactor component to lower costs. The company believes simplifying this part could make nuclear power more economically competitive. If successful, this innovation could help accelerate adoption of nuclear energy as a clean power source.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/20/apollo-atomics-wants-to-make-nuclear-power-cheaper-by-shrinking-an-overlooked-part/) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0000