Space fission power systems will require development of novel materials and manufacturing techniques to withstand the harsh combined space and radiation environment. This technical session will offer insight into several recent activities relating to the analysis and development of advanced manufacturing techniques as well as discussions of the challenges facing neutron moderator materials in space.

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Optimizing Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Hydrides Using Cellulose-Based Hydrogels for Advanced Reactor Applications

1:00–1:25PM CDT

Timothy F. DeFranco (Univ. Michigan, Ann Arbor), Kevin G. Field (Univ. Michigan, Ann Arbor)

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The Difficulties of Using a Neutron Moderator in Space Reactors

1:25–1:50PM CDT

David I. Poston (Space Nuclear Power Corp.)

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Experimental Analysis of Radiation Shielding Performance of Sintered, Cast, and 3D-Printed Lunar Regolith for Space Applications

1:50–2:15PM CDT

Joshua Gogolski (Pajarito Scientific Co.)

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Fabrication of Inconel 718-CNT Composites for Structural Nuclear Applications

2:15–2:40PM CDT

Matthew J. Lynch (Univ. Michigan), Mirza A. Shawon (Stony Brook Univ.), Jason R. Trelewicz (Stony Brook Univ.), Kevin G. Field (Univ. Michigan)

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