MIT Technology Review·5 min read·medium
Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US
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Casey Crownhart
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Four US-based companies have successfully achieved criticality with their microreactor prototypes, meeting a symbolic deadline set by the administration. This milestone marks a step forward for small-scale nuclear technology, though the reactors are not yet ready for grid integration.
Achieving criticality is just the first step toward power for the grid.
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