Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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Last mentioned: 1d ago

Timeline

  1. Field Testing

    Expected commencement of full-scale operational testing at a remote military installation.

  2. Successful Airlift

    US military demonstrates the ability to transport a microreactor via cargo aircraft.

  3. Safety Validation

    Initial safety and containment testing completed at Idaho National Laboratory.

  4. Project Pele Contracts

    DoD awards contracts to BWXT and X-energy to design mobile microreactors.

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