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Trump orders development of new small nuclear reactors for space travel - White House

Washington, Jan 12 (Sputnik) - President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to build a transportable demonstration small nuclear reactor of potential use in space travel, the White House announced in a statement on Tuesday.
"At President Trump’s direction, the Department of Defense will establish and implement a plan to demonstrate the energy flexibility and cost effectiveness of a small modular reactor at a domestic military installation, and will pilot a transportable small modular reactor for a mission other than naval propulsion for the first time in half a century," the statement said.
Trump issued an Executive Order to promote the development of small modular reactors for national defense and space exploration, the White House said. The move will revitalize the US nuclear energy sector and reinvigorate its space exploration program, it added.
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No major casualties reported after 6 6-magnitude quake hits west Japan

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Palestine faces key challenges for sending aid to Gaza: PM

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U S Senate votes to adjourn impeachment trial of Mayorkas

18 Apr 2024 | 9:26 AM

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5 4-magnitude quake hits 272 km W of Houma, Tonga: USGS

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