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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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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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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 👀: Incredible archival footage of the world’s first reactivity-initiated accident experiments at TREAT nearly 60 years ago!

WATCH 👀: Incredible archival footage of the world’s first reactivity-initiated accident experiments at TREAT nearly 60 years ago!

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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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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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Fission and fusion are two physical processes that produce massive amounts of energy from atoms. They yield millions of times more energy than other power sources through nuclear reactions but differ in 5 key ways.

Fission and fusion are two physical processes that produce massive amounts of energy from atoms. They yield millions of times more energy than other power sources through nuclear reactions but differ in 5 key ways.

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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: 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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