Eielson Air Force Base: Difference between revisions

The Department of the Air Force has selected Eielson Air Force Base for its first [[nuclear microreactor]].<ref name=EielsonMicroreactor1 >Sonal Patel [https://www.powermag.com/u-s-air-force-selects-fast-microreactor-for-nuclear-power-pilot/ (31 Aug 2023) U.S. Air Force Selects Fast Microreactor for Nuclear Power Pilot]</ref><!--ref name=EielsonMicroreactor0 > [https://www.eielson.af.mil/microreactor/ ( Micro-reactor Pilot Program - Increasing Resilience through Carbon Pollution-Free Technology]</ref--> A National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment will begin by 2024. Microreactor testing and demonstration of power and steam is expected by year-end 2027.<ref name=EielsonMicroreactor1 />