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    Nuclear powered unmanned space vehicles (USVs) represent the future of deep space exploration. Deep space missions require a power source that can travel further, go faster, and last longer than traditional chemical rockets or solar powered propulsion systems; nuclear powered platforms provide an ideal alternative. The United States is currently working cooperatively with other countries to research and develop nuclear power sources for space travel. Examples of unmanned deep space missions include

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    “Every dollar spent on nuclear is one less dollar spent on clean renewable energy and one more dollar spent on making the world a comparatively dirtier and a more dangerous place, because nuclear power and nuclear weapons go hand in hand” (Mark Z. Jacobson). Nuclear power plants are widely considered to be one of the most effective methods of producing electricity, however, they come with disastrous potentials. They are more preferred than the toxic burning of fossil fuel, which produces high amounts

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    Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, “The common definition for nuclear energy is the energy released by a nuclear reaction, especially by fission or fusion. Practically speaking, nuclear energy uses fuel made from mined and processed uranium to make steam and generate electricity” (Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation). Nuclear energy has been around for a while, dating back to the development stages in the early 1900’s and then the expansion of its’ uses leading up to this day. Nuclear energy is

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    Albert Tran Nuclear power is energy that is produced as a result of a nuclear reaction, either one of two types, fission or fusion. The type that is used is fission because fusion is almost impossible to achieve due the conditions needed to have the reaction occur. One place where it is known that fusion can take place is the sun. When one thinks of nuclear power, they think radiation, however not all nuclear reactions emit radiation. The reason why all nuclear power is radioactive is due to the

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    Nuclear power is energy that is produced as a result of a nuclear reaction, either one of two types, fission or fusion. The type that is used is fission because fusion is almost impossible to achieve due the conditions needed to have the reaction occur. One place where it is known that fusion can take place is the sun. When one thinks of nuclear power, they think radiation, however not all nuclear reactions emit radiation. The reason why all nuclear power is radioactive is due to the fact that radioactive

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    living in the darkness? Nuclear power, the most efficient way to generate electricity have been of minimal use. The governments cannot effort to install nuclear power because of the cost and the regulations. But why let the people suffer when there is a greener way. Nuclear power should be viewed from a different aspect because of the efficiency and the minimal effect caused to the environment instead on relying on coal and other resources with less efficiency. Climate

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    Moreover, The Twelfth Five-year Plan emphasized the necessity of developing nuclear energy in the premise of ensuring the safety according to the new situation. At the Third Nuclear Security Summit held in Hague, Netherlands, in 2014, the national president Xi Jinping pointed out that when it came to develop nuclear energy, development and security were the priorities. At the two session of the twelve National People 's Congress, Prime Minister Li Keqiang said that China should enhance energy conservation

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    Nuclear power has been slow to become a mainstream source of electricity in the world. Despite the fact that Nuclear power is arguably the most capable source of continuous, clean energy; the industry has been held back by safety and financial concerns. Current nuclear power plants, so-called Generation II reactors, are currently the largest source of carbon free electricity in the United States according to the Department of Energy (DoE). Only second to safety concerns, financing is vitally important

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    floating back and forth. This land of nothingness is the result of the worst nuclear power meltdown of all time: Chernobyl. This was one of only three nuclear energy malfunctions in the last six decades. The other events are Fukushima and Three Mile Island. One might say that from these three events that Nuclear power is dangerous and should be abolished; however, consistent evidence provides us with knowledge that nuclear energy is the cleanest and most efficient form of energy around. Three Mile

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    Nuclear energy was first introduced into the world when Admiral Rickover decided that there should be a new way to power submarines. They were successful in launching a nuclear-powered submarine in 1954. This new idea of using nuclear power was starting to arise in the 60s and 70s when they made their first nuclear reactor. Even France decided that it was time to propel their society into nuclear powered energy which is now powering 75% of their electricity (Touran, 2013). Nuclear energy has acquired

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