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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Technical Session|Panel|Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Tuesday, May 7, 2024|3:15–4:55PM MDT|Sweeney F
Session Chairs:
Lee S. Mason
Mohamed El-Genk (Univ. New Mexico)
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The International Perspectives Panel will delve into the programs, policies, and technical achievements of our international partners developing space nuclear systems. Panel members will review on-going activities on radioisotope and fission power systems, discuss partnership opportunities, and assess future prospects for space missions.
Markus Landgraf
ESA
Tim Tinsley
UK National Nuclear Lab
Rinat Rashapov
Canadian Space Agency
Jun Nakajima
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Katherine Jarmin
Rolls Royce (UK)
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