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Division Spotlight
Isotopes & Radiation
Members are devoted to applying nuclear science and engineering technologies involving isotopes, radiation applications, and associated equipment in scientific research, development, and industrial processes. Their interests lie primarily in education, industrial uses, biology, medicine, and health physics. Division committees include Analytical Applications of Isotopes and Radiation, Biology and Medicine, Radiation Applications, Radiation Sources and Detection, and Thermal Power Sources.
Meeting Spotlight
2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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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NRC v. Texas: Supreme Court weighs challenge to NRC authority in spent fuel storage case
The State of Texas has not one but two ongoing federal court challenges to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that could, if successful, turn decades of NRC regulations, precedent, and case law on its head.
Technical Session|Panel
Monday, May 8, 2023|10:30AM–12:10PM MDT|Twin Falls Room
Session Chair:
Todd Tofil (NASA)
Alternate Chairs:
Sebastian Corbisiero (INL)
Vedant K. Mehta
Session Organizer:
Highlight the latest information related to space nuclear missions NASA has and is planning. The topic will discuss both fission and radioisotope power systems. Review the status of major missions, goals and challenges, and how it fits into the broader NASA vision for space exploration.
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Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees) — Third Calomino Mission Updates
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