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UPDATED Jun 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM ET
Jun 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Privately developed U.S. nuclear reactor reaches first criticality
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DOE says a privately developed U.S. nuclear reactor reached first criticality on June 4.
WHO: U.S. Department of Energy
WHAT: The Department of Energy described the reactor achieving first criticality.
WHEN: Jun 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reactor achieved first criticality on June 4.
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