Oklo’s Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality
August 6, 2026, 3:36PMNuclear News

Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor facility. (Photo: Oklo)
Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor became the fifth Department of Energy–authorized reactor to achieve criticality under the agency’s authorization process, it was announced earlier today.
Criticality was reached at 9:19 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday at the company’s Groves facility in Lockhart, Texas, according to the DOE.
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