Private Reactor Hits Criticality

Private Reactor Hits Criticality

Author: The Daily News Now! June 5, 2026 Duration: 1:43
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A private company just hit a historic milestone: its small nuclear reactor reached criticality at Idaho National Lab — the first time a private firm has done so under a U.S. nuclear energy acceleration program. While Energy Secretary calls it a game-changer for American power, critics warn it’s just the beginning, questioning safety, cost, and real-world viability. Antares, focused on military use, aims to power bases by 2028 — but skeptics say the hype outpaces proof, and more testing is needed before microreactors become a reliable energy solution.

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