SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 10, 2026Reddit

20-foot nuclear reactor lowered 100 feet underground using commercial drilling gear

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Deep Fission successfully lowered a 20-foot nuclear reactor canister 100 feet underground using standard commercial drilling equipment, proving the concept works without custom-built technology. The company plans to eventually place small reactors a mile deep, potentially reducing costs, surface infrastructure, and construction time for nuclear power.

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