W19 Space Nuclear Power Systems—To Cislunar and Beyond!

Sponsored by the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research

This session will provide exciting updates on plans for space and planetary exploration using innovative nuclear power systems. These systems can include radioisotope thermoelectric generators, space propulsion systems, and lunar- or Mars-based nuclear power systems. Find out about the missions being pursued, as well as the types of nuclear power systems needed to enable these missions. 

• Raymond Furstenau, Office Director, RES/NRC tel: 301-415-1902, e-mail: Raymond.Furstenau@nrc.gov

   

• Introductory Remarks
  Raymond Furstenau, Office Director, RES/NRC
• DOE Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Activities
  Tracey Bishop, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Infrastructure Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
• Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) Approach to Launch Approval
  Nathan Greiner, Program Manager, Tactical Technology Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
• Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion (SNPP)
  Anthony Calomino, NASA STMD Nuclear Technologies Portfolio Manager, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• Tina Ghosh, Senior Reactor Systems Engineer, Accident Analysis Branch, Division Systems Analysis, RES/NRC tel: 301-415-2038, e-mail: Tina.Ghosh@nrc.gov