MIT nuclear science professor talks U.S. airlifting nuclear reactors
NBC News·2026-02-19 03:14

For the first time ever, the US military just airlifted a nuclear reactor across three states. It appears to be part of President Trump's push to ramp up nuclear power. So that's the why.But how did they do it. Well, it took three massive C17 planes that carried the unfueled reactor from a base in California to Utah. Supporters of the endeavor say these next generation reactors deliver more reliable energy, particularly in remote locations.Critics, however, say the whole thing is largely untested and that t ...

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