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1993 – The 109 Nuclear Power Plants Operating in the United States Provided About One-Fifth of the Nation’s Electricity.

by VNEC Staff | Aug 13, 1993 | Timeline

1985 – The 100th Nuclear Power Plant in the US Comes Online in Ohio.

1985 – The 100th Nuclear Power Plant in the US Comes Online in Ohio.

by VNEC Staff | Aug 13, 1985 | Timeline

1984 – Nuclear Surpasses Hydropower to Become the Second Largest Source of Electricity in the United States.

by VNEC Staff | Aug 13, 1984 | Timeline

1983 – Nuclear Energy Generates More Electricity than Natural Gas.

by VNEC Staff | Aug 13, 1983 | Timeline

1980 – For the First Time, Nuclear Energy Generates More Power Than Oil in the United States

by VNEC Staff | Aug 13, 1980 | Timeline

August 20, 1977 – Voyager 2 is Launched Toward The Outer Solar System. For 38 years, It Has Been Powered By Plutonium Decay.

August 20, 1977 – Voyager 2 is Launched Toward The Outer Solar System. For 38 years, It Has Been Powered By Plutonium Decay.

by VNEC Staff | Aug 20, 1977 | Timeline

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