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A large, standing vehicle with a fairing initiates a controlled explosion ... for Nuclear-Electric Propulsion (NEP). This method consists of a nuclear reactor generating electrical power for ...

He also worked on the famous Project Orion, which used nuclear bombs for propulsion. In this article we’ll take a look at these and other parts of Mr. Dyson’s legacy, as well as the influence ...

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The two California-based companies have formed a strategic partnership to develop the first commercial nuclear-powered ...

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But will the future of nuclear power be dominated by emerging technologies like modular reactors, new mega-projects like Plant Vogtle, or the revitalization of old and decommissioned nuclear fleets?