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Friday, November 01, 2013

China decommissions its first nuclear submarine

Changzheng No. 1China has decommissioned its first nuclear-powered submarine, The Long March 1, after more than 40 years of service.

China's officials Xinhua News Agency said the vessel's nuclear devices, including its turbo electric 90MW engine and pressurized water reactor, have been properly disposed of.

Scientists also decontaminated the warehouse where nuclear items were stored during the past 40 years.

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