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US Demonstrates Nuclear Microreactor Transport Capability
The US has successfully conducted the first air transport of a nuclear microreactor, aiming to showcase the viability and potential applications of this technology.
16 Feb, 05:10 — 16 Feb, 07:11
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Rappler16 Feb, 07:11
US conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport
'This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,' says US Defense Undersecretary Michael Duffey
By Reuters
Read at source →Times of India16 Feb, 06:13
First-of-its-kind mission: US airlifts next-gen nuclear reactor on C-17 aircraft
The United States successfully airlifted a miniature nuclear reactor for the first time using a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of Operation Windlord. This marks a significant step in rapidly deployable nuclear energy systems, aiming to enhance energy security for military bases and strengthen national security.
By TOI WORLD DESK
Read at source →Yahoo16 Feb, 05:10