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Partially built aircraft carrier hull in a large dry dock surrounded by construction equipment and scaffolding.

China Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Aircraft Carrier

China's latest satellite images reveal its next-gen nuclear aircraft carrier, Type 004, is taking shape with a massive hull that's now approximately 1,050 feet long. The enormous vessel is being assembled at Dalian Shipyard, marking a major milestone in its construction.

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Futuristic missile on launchpad with subtle radiation warning signs nearby.

Russia's Burevestnik Missile Exposes Radioactive Risks

Researchers Jake Hecla and R. Scott Kemp warn that Russia's Burevestnik missile likely poses significant radioactive risks, with its nuclear reactor probably venting large quantities of radioactive material into the atmosphere. This alarming finding was made possible by clever analysis of open-source imagery and performance data.

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Artist's rendering of a nuclear reactor powering a spacecraft.

Pentagon to Fast-Track Nuclear Space Power by 2031

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