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EXPLORE THE CORE: Take a sneak peek inside the world’s most powerful research reactor at Idaho National Lab.

EXPLORE THE CORE: Take a sneak peek inside the world’s most powerful research reactor at Idaho National Lab.

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FULL CIRCLE: In April 1965, the U.S. launched its first and only space reactor into space. SNAP-10A was a sodium-potassium-cooled fast reactor developed as part of a Department of War 🇺🇸 R&D project to power a satellite.

FULL CIRCLE: In April 1965, the U.S. launched its first and only space reactor into space. SNAP-10A was a sodium-potassium-cooled fast reactor developed as part of a Department of War 🇺🇸 R&D project to power a satellite.

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On this day in 1965, the U.S. launched its first and only space reactor into space. SNAP-10A was a sodium-potassium-cooled fast reactor developed as part of a @DeptofDefense R&D project to power a satellite.

On this day in 1965, the U.S. launched its first and only space reactor into space. SNAP-10A was a sodium-potassium-cooled fast reactor developed as part of a @DeptofDefense R&D project to power a satellite.

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WATCH: It's not every day you get to see a test reactor pulse!

WATCH: It's not every day you get to see a test reactor pulse!

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WATCH: It's not every day you get to see a test reactor pulse!

WATCH: It's not every day you get to see a test reactor pulse!

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NUCLEAR IN OUTER SPACE 🪐: U.S. Department of Energy is working with NASA to develop new technologies like space reactors to provide reliable power on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

NUCLEAR IN OUTER SPACE 🪐: U.S. Department of Energy is working with NASA to develop new technologies like space reactors to provide reliable power on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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Meet the nation’s smallest 🤏 nuclear power plant. R E Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario, New York, generates 576 megawatts of reliable power which is enough to power more than 425,000 homes in the region. 🏘️

Meet the nation’s smallest 🤏 nuclear power plant. R E Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario, New York, generates 576 megawatts of reliable power which is enough to power more than 425,000 homes in the region. 🏘️

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Meet Diablo Canyon 👋 It's currently the only operating nuclear plant in California and generates nearly 10% of the state’s power.

Meet Diablo Canyon 👋 It's currently the only operating nuclear plant in California and generates nearly 10% of the state’s power.

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ALL ABOARD 🚢: On this day in 1959, the U.S. launched the NS Savannah — the world’s first merchant ship powered by nuclear energy.

ALL ABOARD 🚢: On this day in 1959, the U.S. launched the NS Savannah — the world’s first merchant ship powered by nuclear energy.

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President Donald J. Trump is investing billions in nuclear energy to create jobs across the country and drive down emissions to help meet the nation's climate goals.

President Donald J. Trump is investing billions in nuclear energy to create jobs across the country and drive down emissions to help meet the nation's climate goals.

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WATCH: X-energy is developing this high-temperature gas reactor that they say can’t melt down.

WATCH: X-energy is developing this high-temperature gas reactor that they say can’t melt down.

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Introducing the nation’s largest nuclear power plant – Plant Vogtle.

Introducing the nation’s largest nuclear power plant – Plant Vogtle.

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Watch 👀 the difference between silicon carbide (right) and traditional fuel cladding (left) in this video of a loss-of-coolant test ⬇️

Watch 👀 the difference between silicon carbide (right) and traditional fuel cladding (left) in this video of a loss-of-coolant test ⬇️

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WELCOME TO THE PARTY🎉: Georgia Power announces Vogtle Unit 3 is now in commercial operation! It’s the first new reactor to start commercial operations since 2016 and the 93rd reactor now operating in the U.S. Learn more:

WELCOME TO THE PARTY🎉: Georgia Power announces Vogtle Unit 3 is now in commercial operation! It’s the first new reactor to start commercial operations since 2016 and the 93rd reactor now operating in the U.S. Learn more:

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WATCH 👀: This first-of-a-kind test loop at Idaho National Lab is being used to advance molten salt reactor R&D, including the world’s first fast-spectrum, salt-fueled reactor experiment coming up at the lab.

WATCH 👀: This first-of-a-kind test loop at Idaho National Lab is being used to advance molten salt reactor R&D, including the world’s first fast-spectrum, salt-fueled reactor experiment coming up at the lab.

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Meet Grand Gulf: The nation’s most powerful commercial reactor 💪.

Meet Grand Gulf: The nation’s most powerful commercial reactor 💪.

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WATCH: X-energy is developing this high-temperature gas reactor fueled by ultra-robust TRISO particles.

WATCH: X-energy is developing this high-temperature gas reactor fueled by ultra-robust TRISO particles.

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LEADING THE CHARGE: U.S. Department of Energy announces that Westinghouse Nuclear and Radiant will be the first advanced reactor developers scheduled to conduct their fueled microreactor experiments in DOME — the world’s first microreactor test bed at Idaho National Lab. Learn more:

LEADING THE CHARGE: U.S. Department of Energy announces that Westinghouse Nuclear and Radiant will be the first advanced reactor developers scheduled to conduct their fueled microreactor experiments in DOME — the world’s first microreactor test bed at Idaho National Lab. Learn more:

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WATCH: X-energy is developing this high-temperature gas reactor fueled by ultra-robust TRISO particles.

WATCH: X-energy is developing this high-temperature gas reactor fueled by ultra-robust TRISO particles.

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That’s it? 3 things you should know about dry cask storage for spent nuclear fuel. 👇

That’s it? 3 things you should know about dry cask storage for spent nuclear fuel. 👇

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WATCH: This first-of-a-kind test loop Idaho National Lab is being used to advance molten salt R&D — including the world’s first fast-spectrum, salt fueled reactor experiment.

WATCH: This first-of-a-kind test loop Idaho National Lab is being used to advance molten salt R&D — including the world’s first fast-spectrum, salt fueled reactor experiment.

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WATCH 👀: The world’s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction at Chicago Pile-1 explained brick by brick.

WATCH 👀: The world’s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction at Chicago Pile-1 explained brick by brick.

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WATCH 👀: It's not every day you get to see a test reactor pulse!

WATCH 👀: It's not every day you get to see a test reactor pulse!

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