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It’s not only the environmentalists that wouldn't allow it. What would happen if a "dirty" satellite crashed into your backyard? Imagine what would happen if for some reason it was still actively producing power when it crashed? I think that it’s a pretty good idea to keep nuclear reactors out of space unless there is no chance they could ever fall back to earth.
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Actually, the biggest risk is on launch, and it is technically feasible to build a reactor such that reentry and a crash will not rupture the containment. Once it is out in space, it is possible to guide the satellite to a good landing spot in most cases. If not, the crash still won't rupture the containment vessel of the reactor.
No, I don't want it crashing in my back yard, but in some cases the risk is worth the return.
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