 Nuclear-powered ships

Nuclear-powered ships are vessels that use nuclear reactors as their primary source of propulsion. Unlike conventional ships that rely on diesel or other fossil fuels, nuclear-powered ships harness the heat generated from nuclear fission to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to propellers. This technology is most notable in certain military vessels, such as submarines and aircraft carriers, but also exists in some civilian ships, such as icebreakers and research vessels.