The recordings of this webinar from February 15-16, 2022, are now available on YouTube. Each segment is two hours long. Ms. Thomas’ presentation is in Part 2 at about 30:30.
Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), this webinar focuses on nuclear systems for space exploration. It gives an overview and historical perspective on the status of development in this area and showcases the ways in which nuclear systems can be used for space exploration, as well as discuss possible future innovations in the field.
IAEAvideo, YouTube
Part 1 Agenda:
- Progress towards space nuclear power objectives | Mr Vivek Lall (General Atomics Global Corporation)
- Developing the VASIMR® Engine Historical Perspective, Present Status and Future Plans | Mr Franklin R. Chang Díaz (Ad Astra Rocket Company)
- Application of Space Nuclear Power Sources in Moon and Deep Space Exploration Missions in China | Mr Hui Du (Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering)
- Q&A
Part 2 Agenda:
- Promises and Challenges of Nuclear Propulsion for Space Travel | Mr William J Emrich (NASA)
- Fusion Propulsion and Power for Advanced Space Missions | Ms Stephanie Thomas (Princeton Satellite Systems) – at time 30:30
- NASA Investments in Space Nuclear Fission Technology | Mr Anthony Calomino (NASA)
- Q&A
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