US Microreactor That Reached Criticality in 150 Days Set for Full-Power Test In 2027

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Source: Interesting EngineeringBy: Neetika WalterDate: 10/07/2026, 6:54:00 PM
Unity’s next demonstration will test factory fueling, transportation, full-power operation and reactor redeployment. A US-developed nuclear battery that achieved its first controlled chain reaction in roughly 150 days is set for a full-power demonstration in 2027 at Idaho National Laboratory…
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