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SpaceX alum nabs $22M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants

A former SpaceX engineer is transforming rocket technology into groundbreaking geothermal power solutions. With $22 million in funding, Critical Energy aims to address turbine shortages and enable faster, cheaper energy production. Could th...

TechCrunch· Jun 17, 2026 · 2:27 PM · 4 views

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