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Ward250 reactor rides cargo to Utah
Valar Atomics’ Ward250 microreactor is loaded onto the aircraft.
A public-private partnership between the Departments of Defense and Energy and Valar Atomics marked a milestone over the weekend when Valar’s Ward250 microreactor was transported (without fuel) from California to Utah using three C-17 aircraft. The reactor will now trek from Hill Air Force Base to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (URSEL) for testing and evaluation.
American Nuclear Society presents
March 5, 2014|10:00–11:00AM (11:00AM–12:00PM EST)
ANS Members Only
A complimentary webinar for ANS members. Hosted by ANS's Communications Committee.
On March 4, the administration will release its FY 15 budget request, which also marks the beginning of the congressional appropriations process. Craig Piercy, ANS Washington representative, will outline the proposed budget for the Department of Energy, including funding for nuclear R&D and University programs, and discuss its prospects in Congress.
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