>>I know the current Big E is decommissioned and the next one is due to be launched in 2025?
so your idea makes sense
Unless the cost of keeping it operational is just too prohibitive<<
I was told by people here at FR who know these things that Big E had to be scrapped because the nuclear facility is integrated into the hull and to remove the nuke makes her unable to float.
Did I misunderstand?
I’ve heard the same thing also. Something to do whether where the tractors and associated “hot” components are makes it impossible to keep afloat. IIRC they were supposed save the tower.