Posts Tagged ‘nuclear ship’

Nuclear Power Enables Scheduled North Pole Cruises for at Least Two Companies

Nuclear Powered Ice Breaker - 50 Years of VictoryOne of the reasons that I am so enthusiastic about nuclear fission technology is that it provides humans with the ability to accomplish tasks that would be impossible with any other power source.

As a former submarine engineer, I never fail to marvel at the fact that a volume of fuel small enough to fit under my office desk could power a ship for 15-30 years without even taking a breath. Trying to compare nuclear capabilities with wind or solar power is like trying to compare Michael Jordan in his prime to a bench warmer on an elementary school basketball team.

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