Nuclear-powered ship design with dual molten salt reactors wins approval from US body

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a naval ship design featuring dual molten salt reactors, clearing a regulatory path for advanced nuclear propulsion in maritime vessels. This represents the first major regulatory greenlight for next-generation reactor technology in naval applications.

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