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US Government Eyes Nuclear Startups for Plutonium Reactor Fuel
The U.S. government is looking to leverage its surplus weapons-grade plutonium by encouraging nuclear startups to utilize it as fuel for advanced reactor designs, aiming to address both energy needs and nuclear waste challenges.
May 31, 2026
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US Government Eyes Nuclear Startups for Plutonium Reactor Fuel
The U.S. government is exploring an unconventional path for its vast stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium, looking to nuclear startups to develop reactors capable of utilizing this material as fuel.
May 30, 2026