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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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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 news roundup
Here’s a look at some recent announcements from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Summer SLR: The NRC this month published its final environmental impact statement for Summer Unit 1’s subsequent license renewal application. Dubbed a supplemental EIS, the report is an important step in determining if Dominion Energy can continue operating its 966-MWe Westinghouse pressurized water reactor unit for an additional 20 years beyond August 6, 2042, the current end of its license.
Thursday, April 25, 2024|8:30–11:00AM PDT
Bus departs from Taylor Street
Cost: $35
Maximum Capacity: 40
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Join the Kairos Power team for a unique opportunity to explore the company’s headquarters and labs in Alameda – just a short ferry ride across the bay from San Francisco.In the Rapid Analysis, Prototyping, and Iterative Design (RAPID) Lab, meet the engineers and technicians performing rapid prototyping and analysis in iterative learning cycles to advance the development of Kairos Power’s fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactor technology.See custom-built test stations in action and learn how data from these tests are used to accelerate optimization, inform the licensing process, and mitigate risk on the company’s path to commercialization.
About Kairos Power
Kairos Power is a mission-driven engineering and manufacturing company singularly focused on its effort to commercialize advanced reactor technology in time to play a significant role in the fight against climate change. The company embraces rapid iterative development and vertical integration strategies to deliver a clean energy solution with robust safety at an affordable cost.
Kairos Power is subject to 10 CFR Part 810 Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities and can only host visitors who are U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents or Foreign Nationals from Generally Authorized Destinations. You can find the list of generally authorized destinations here: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendixA_to_part_810. All visitors will need to sign an NDA.
