Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
Summary
The U.S. Energy Department announced that a small nuclear reactor developed by Antares Nuclear Inc. has reached "criticality," meaning it can now sustain a nuclear chain reaction needed to produce energy. This is a key step toward the reactor producing electricity in the next few years, and it is the first advanced reactor to reach this milestone under a government pilot program started last year.Key Facts
- Antares Nuclear Inc. developed a small nuclear reactor called a microreactor.
- The reactor reached "criticality," which means it can keep a nuclear reaction going by itself.
- This milestone is essential for the reactor to start producing electricity.
- The development took place at Idaho National Lab.
- The program began last year under President Trump to boost nuclear energy in the U.S.
- Antares is the first private company to reach this milestone in the pilot program.
- The project involved the Energy Department, other contractors, and support from the U.S. Army.
- The goal is to speed up advanced nuclear power development in the country.
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