Radioisotope Heat and Power Systems are key enabling technologies for exploration of our solar system. Considering that there seems to be a strong mission pull from government agencies and commercial space and with recent changes in the regulatory framework for the launch of spacecraft containing space nuclear systems, prospects of new generation of radioisotope power system-enabled missions are on the horizon. The focus of this panel is to discuss the legacy/heritage RPS technologies, key lessons learned, and perspectives on where we’re headed in the next couple of decades and beyond.

Panelists

  • Leo Gard (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
  • Tyler Bernstein (Zeno Power Systems)
  • Lucas Rich (INL)
  • Jay Michael Newman (NASA Glenn Research Center)

Discussion

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