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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC proposes security regulation changes
In 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14300, “‘Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” which directs the NRC to conduct a sweeping, multifaceted overhaul of its structure, culture, and regulations with the aim of facilitating increased deployment of new nuclear technologies and capacity.
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)