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Millstone 2 and 3 Millstone 2 and 3 consists of two pressurized water reactors. Construction of Unit 2 began in 1969 with Unit 3 construction beginning in 1974. Licensed operations for Unit 2 and 3 began in 1975 and 1986 respectively. In 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted twenty-year license renewals for both reactors, extending the licensed operational life of Unit 2 to 2035 and Unit 3 to 2045.

Millstone 2 and 3

Millstone 2 and 3 consists of two pressurized water reactors. Construction of Unit 2 began in 1969 with Unit 3 construction beginning in 1974. Licensed operations for Unit 2 and 3 began in 1975 and 1986 respectively.

In 2005, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted twenty-year license renewals for both reactors, extending the licensed operational life of Unit 2 to 2035 and Unit 3 to 2045.

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Millstone 2 and 3
Millstone 1 (aerial imagery)
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Millstone containment dome with construction crane
Millstone 2 and 3
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