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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NN Asks: What’s needed to get space nuclear off the ground?
Kate Kelly
For decades, the thrill of space exploration has ignited the imaginations of engineers, scientists, and innovators alike. The dream of expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth continues to attract the brightest minds, fueling groundbreaking advancements. As we set our sights on missions that venture farther and last longer in the cosmos, one truth stands out: Nuclear technology is the key to unlocking these bold ambitions. Its impact goes far beyond any single mission, driving a surge of momentum that not only propels space exploration but also energizes the entire nuclear ecosystem—sparking innovation and growth in an era of unprecedented opportunity.
2024 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP)
Technical Session|Innovative Manufacturing and Construction
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|3:15–5:00PM PDT|Palm C
Session Chair:
Chandrakanth Bolisetti (INL)
Session Organizers:
Hongkyu Kang (Doosan Enerbility)
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Alternate Chair:
Aydin Karahan (ANL)
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Training Autonomous Robotic Tasks Through the use of Machine Learning in Simulated Realities
3:15–3:35PM PDT
Mark C. Patterson (Kratos SRE), Seth Cohen (Kratos SRE), Joel Bjornstad (Kratos SRE), Robert Amaro (Kratos SRE), James Tucker (Kratos SRE), Austin Gurley (Deft Dynamics), Kyle Kubik (Deft Dynamics)
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Comparison of AP1000 and APR1400 Construction Processes and its Implications for SMR Deployment
3:35–3:55PM PDT
Seungmin Kwak (Seoul Nat'l Univ.), Youho Lee (Seoul Nat'l Univ.)
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