All articles by Manish Kumar
Manish Kumar
General Atomics tests nuclear thermal propulsion fuel for space missions
GA-EMS and NASA tested NTP reactor fuel for fast cislunar travel and deep space missions, ensuring it meets performance standards for future Mars and space missions
Westinghouse and South Korean firms resolve nuclear technology IP dispute
The agreement clears a major hurdle for KHNP and KEPCO, helping to finalise a $17.1bn deal to build two nuclear reactors at the Czech Republic’s Dukovany plant
Newcleo partners with Slovakian firms to build up to four GEN IV reactors
The partnership will use Newcleo’s model of using spent nuclear fuel and LFR modular technology for sustainable energy solutions
Estonia’s Fermi Energia seeks approval for 600MW nuclear plant site
The new power station will feature two GEH BWRX-300 SMRs, supporting the country’s energy infrastructure and complementing existing and planned renewable resources
IAEA unveils enhanced eSARIS tool to strengthen global nuclear safety standards
The agency has upgraded the tool with fewer questions, a new interface, and guidance to help regulators evaluate and improve their nuclear safety infrastructure
Dutch firms Thorizon, DEMCON, and VDL partner to advance molten salt reactors
The agreement aims to validate the manufacturability, safety, and functionality of key components for advanced, scalable, and sustainable molten salt reactors to support energy transition
Poland approves $14.7bn funding for first nuclear power plant
The country plans to complete a nuclear plant by 2036, funding 30% with equity and the rest through debt from the US Export-Import Bank and other institutions
NASA and DOE tap Westinghouse to advance space microreactor design
The FSP project aims to develop small nuclear fission reactors to generate power for astronauts on the Moon and beyond, with a focus on space microreactor design
Egypt approves nuclear waste storage facility at El-Dabaa power plant
Construction of a nuclear waste storage facility at El-Dabaa is set to begin this year, using advanced dry containment technology for safe, long-term storage of up to 100 years