McClellan Nuclear Research Center Content

To the Moon and Back: �鶹��ý Plays Role in Historic Artemis I Mission

Andy Fell — December 16, 2022 - 2:00pm

On Dec. 11, Artemis I’s Orion capsule made a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after nearly 26 days in space and orbiting the moon. Orion is NASA’s new exploration spacecraft designed to carry humans into deep space.

Our Research Reactor, Across the Causeway

Cody Kitaura — November 01, 2016 - 9:00am

It may not be able to power a city, but �鶹��ý’ nuclear reactor at McClellan Park has inspected components that will end up on Mars, inspired students and helped faculty with research projects.

Leaders with the McClellan Nuclear Research Center and Office of Research recently made a pitch to faculty and staff: Bring your classes — and your research projects — to the Sacramento reactor.

�鶹��ý’ McClellan Nuclear Research Center on Forward Path

Andy Fell — September 01, 2016 - 3:33pm

The McClellan Nuclear Research Center, owned and operated by �鶹��ý, has received approval from campus leadership to proceed with the implementation of a recently developed strategic plan that sets the direction for the facility over the next 5-plus years.