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July 21, 1959 – The First Nuclear-Powered Merchant Ship, the NS Savannah, is Launched

July 21, 1959 – The First Nuclear-Powered Merchant Ship, the NS Savannah, is Launched

by VNEC Staff | Jul 21, 1959 | Timeline

December 2, 1957 – Shippingport Atomic Power Station Becomes the World’s First Atomic Electric Power Plant Devoted Exclusively to Peacetime Uses

December 2, 1957 – Shippingport Atomic Power Station Becomes the World’s First Atomic Electric Power Plant Devoted Exclusively to Peacetime Uses

by VNEC Staff | Dec 2, 1957 | Timeline

July 29, 1957 – The International Atomic Energy Agency is Formed to Regulate and Promote Peaceful Use of Atomic Power.

July 29, 1957 – The International Atomic Energy Agency is Formed to Regulate and Promote Peaceful Use of Atomic Power.

by VNEC Staff | Jul 29, 1957 | Timeline

June 1954 – Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant Becomes The World’s First Grid-Connected Nuclear Power Station

June 1954 – Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant Becomes The World’s First Grid-Connected Nuclear Power Station

by VNEC Staff | Jun 26, 1954 | Timeline

January 21, 1954 – The USS Nautilus, the First Nuclear-Powered Submarine, is Launched

January 21, 1954 – The USS Nautilus, the First Nuclear-Powered Submarine, is Launched

by VNEC Staff | Jan 21, 1954 | Timeline

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