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Division Spotlight
Nuclear Installations Safety
Devoted specifically to the safety of nuclear installations and the health and safety of the public, this division seeks a better understanding of the role of safety in the design, construction and operation of nuclear installation facilities. The division also promotes engineering and scientific technology advancement associated with the safety of such facilities.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Latest News
NRC issues Palisades’ draft environmental review, seeks public comment
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments until March 3 on its environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact at Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant, where Holtec hopes to restart operations by the end of 2025.
Technical Session
Tuesday, May 10, 2022|10:30AM–12:30PM EDT|Calypso
Session Chair:
Susannah Howieson (DOE)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Donald Helton (NASA)
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UK Progress on Nuclear Space Power Systems
Jacob White (National Nuclear Laboratory), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Daniel Thatcher (Rolls-Royce Submarines), Oliver Ward (Rolls-Royce Submarines), Gary Jones (Rolls-Royce Submarines)
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Nuclear Propulsion and Trajectory Trades for a Mars Transit System
Christine M. Edwards (Lockheed Martin Space), Timothy Cichan (Lockheed Martin Space), Lisa May (Lockheed Martin Space)
Reactor and Coolant System Technology Maturation Strategy for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Applications
Dasari V. Rao (LANL), Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Roger Myers (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Frank Curran (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Kurt Polzin (NASA), Adam Martin (NASA)
Evolution of Kilopower Reactors from Kilowatts to Megawatts
David Poston (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Marc Gibson (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Patrick McClure (Space Nuclear Power Corp.)
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