Avalanche is developing a compact fusion reactor called the "Orbitron," a 5kWe power pack with a form-factor the size of a lunch pail. The small size of the Orbitron enables faster development, scalability, and a wide range of applications.

The small size of Avalanche's reactor design allows for the use of conventional manufacturing tools and techniques for testing and production. This makes it suitable for various applications, such as personal transportation and micro-grid power. The small scale also reduces the hardware, labor, capital, and lead time required to build, test, learn, and iterate on reactor designs, making the process cheaper and faster than traditional fusion projects.

In 2022, Avalanche Energy was awarded a contract by DIU the Defense Innovation Unit, to deliver a prototype of their unit. 

https://www.diu.mil/latest/powering-the-future-of-space-exploration-diu-launching-next-generation

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DIU advances compact fusion and next-gen radioisotope concepts, accelerating nuclear-powered prototypes.