A prototype development at INL achieved zero-power criticality, furthering the goal of electricity production while establishing a presence in Texas.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 4

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ANTARES Idaho National Laboratory Donald Trump

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ANTARES
nonprofit organization from Spain
- A pilot program involving a reactor developed at Idaho National Lab was started by the Trump administration in May 2025, with executive orders signed in May.Wed 06:41
Idaho National Laboratory
United States Department of Energy complex located in the high desert of eastern Idaho
- A Groves test reactor is sited in Lockhart, Texas, while Oklo competes with other RPP reactors at INL.Sun 13:59
- Idaho is a finalist for a national waste repository, and Brad Little initiated the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus proposal while the INL director participated in the state task force.Fri 20:45
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
- The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

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