X-rays are vital tools at NNSA. They help scientists study how plutonium ages and explore how inertial confinement fusion works.
At NNSA’s labs, plants, and sites, research supporting our vital missions reaches across the electromagnetic spectrum – from radio waves to gamma rays. Sometimes that innovation spills into other areas, too, enabling tomorrow’s technological wonders.
A look back at historic NNSA moments in flight – enjoy these classic photos from laboratories and sites that work on NNSA missions.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held March 12, 2024, to mark the completion of the 138kV Power Transmission System Replacement Project at the Nevada National Security Site.
As part of its efforts to demonstrate transparency about its work, in late November NNSA welcomed 13 non-governmental experts on arms control and nonproliferation to its Nevada facilities, including parts of the Nevada National Security Site.
NNSA announced the FY 2021 results of the performance of its Managing and Operating (M&O) contractors in meeting NNSA’s performance expectations.
NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby presented Jerry A. Weber, Assistant Manager for Safeguards and Security at the Nevada Field Office, with the Linton F. Brooks Medal for Dedication to Public Service.
Frank A. Rose was sworn in by U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm on Monday as Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy.
Jill Hruby was sworn in by U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm as the Department of Energy’s Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Earlier this year, NNSA's Office of Nuclear Material Integration, in cooperation with the Y-12 National Security Complex, completed the Zero Power Physics Reactor Depleted Uranium Recovery Project.