US nuclear start-up Antares achieves initial criticality for Mark-0 microreactor
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US nuclear start-up Antares has achieved initial criticality for its Mark-0 microreactor, a mini-reactor designed for military bases and strategic sites. The Mark-0 is one of 11 microreactor projects selected by the US Energy Department as part of an initiative to bring several models to criticality by July 4, 2026, marking the country's 250th anniversary. Energy Secretary Chris Wright called it an "important milestone."
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· 2 pulledUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright hailed an 'important milestone'.
Antares said on Thursday (Jun 4) that it had achieved initial criticality for its Mark-0 pro
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