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BWXT

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BWXT

@BWXT

BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration.

Headquarters: Lynchburg, VA

Joined November 2014

BWXT
@BWXT
Apr 1, 2021
BWXT has announced the award of additional Nuclear Thermal Propulsion design, manufacturing development, and test support work for NASA. NTP is one of the technologies that is capable of propelling a spacecraft to Mars. Read more here: ow.ly/r7nB50Eex1i
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@BWXT
Jan 27, 2022
BWXT is working with NASA in support of the agency’s Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) Project. We are responsible for initial conceptual designs of an NTP reactor in hopes of powering a future crewed mission to Mars Read more: ow.ly/8jnw50HEKmB
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@BWXT
Apr 15, 2022
BWXT is working with NASA in support of the agency’s Nuclear Thermal Propulsion project. We are responsible for providing design content for a reactor in hopes of powering a future crewed mission to Mars! ow.ly/4g4k50IGPTu
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@BWXT
Dec 14, 2022
Check out how our Advanced Technology team has been involved with NASA and the Department of Energy’s groundbreaking Nuclear Thermal Propulsion design. ow.ly/q9TQ50M3mAq
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@BWXT
Jan 3, 2024
We are working with @NASA on nuclear thermal rocket technology to provide propulsion for cislunar missions and a crewed mission to #Mars. Learn more about this project and more at bwxt.com/what-we-do/adv….
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@BWXT
Jul 26, 2023
#News: BWXT to provide nuclear reactor engine, fuel for US space project bwxt.com/news/2023/07/2… #Nuclear #SpaceExploration Illustration courtesy @LMSpace. @NASA @DARPA
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@BWXT
Jul 24, 2025
#News: New innovations, new nuclear, new opportunities for our future: Work has commenced to fabricate the reactor core of Project Pele! This microreactor technology is expected to begin producing electricity in 2028. Discover more about this groundbreaking nuclear energy
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@BWXT
Jan 27, 2025
BWXT announces contracts with a total value of more than C$1 billion for two major nuclear energy projects that will enable @opg’s life extension of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, as well as the deployment of a key new SMR at the Darlington site. Read the full news
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@BWXT
Jul 1, 2022
#ICYMI: BWXT is thrilled about expanding our support with NASA to both space power and propulsion. We are working with @LMSpace and Creare to develop a concept for safe and efficient fission surface power on the Moon. #nuclearforgood ow.ly/VuXn50JIlab
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@BWXT
Mar 21, 2023
News Release: BWXT Awarded Engineering Contract from @gehnuclear for BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor ow.ly/FuYY50NnXBR
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@BWXT
Jul 17, 2025
#News: BWXT announces the award of U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts totaling approximately $2.6 billion, including future year options, for manufacturing naval nuclear reactor components. The contracts primarily support Virginia and Columbia-class submarines as
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@BWXT
Jun 9, 2022
BWXT to build the first advanced microreactor in the United States – the U.S. Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office selected BWXT to manufacture and deliver the Project Pele prototype reactor to Idaho National Laboratory in 2024. ow.ly/kWGC50Jto7x
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@BWXT
Dec 15, 2021
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, BWXT Canada and Synthos Green Energy announce intention to support deployment of small modular reactors in Poland. Read more: ow.ly/x3At50Hby0Y
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@BWXT
Feb 19, 2025
#News: we are excited to share that we have been awarded contracts that further our mission of supporting @USNavyNNPP. These contracts include nuclear reactor component manufacturing and material procurement activities for Columbia and Virginia class submarines as well as Ford
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