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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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NN Asks: What’s needed to get space nuclear off the ground?
Kate Kelly
For decades, the thrill of space exploration has ignited the imaginations of engineers, scientists, and innovators alike. The dream of expanding humanity’s reach beyond Earth continues to attract the brightest minds, fueling groundbreaking advancements. As we set our sights on missions that venture farther and last longer in the cosmos, one truth stands out: Nuclear technology is the key to unlocking these bold ambitions. Its impact goes far beyond any single mission, driving a surge of momentum that not only propels space exploration but also energizes the entire nuclear ecosystem—sparking innovation and growth in an era of unprecedented opportunity.
Technical Session|Reactor Physics
Saturday, April 6, 2024|10:15–11:35AM EDT|Hosler Room 026
Session Chair:
Katheren R. Bosson Nantes (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
Caroline Ishak (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Preliminary Multiphysics Modeling of the SNAP 8 Experimental Reactor Wet Experiments
10:15–10:35AM EDT
Isaac E. Naupa Aguirre (Georgia Tech), Samuel Garcia (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Ben Lindley (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison), Dan Kotlyar (Georgia Tech)
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BANR-R: High Temperature Gas-Cooled Microreactor for Research Applications
10:35–10:55AM EDT
Kathryn Livoti (NCSU), Parsa Banki (NCSU), Hakeem Bennett (South Carolina State), Maxim Khvostov (NCSU)
Energetic Godiva-IV Radiation Experiment Testbed (EGRET)
10:55–11:15AM EDT
Eli J. Boland (Missouri S&T), Edward S. Lum (LANL), Daniel T. Olive (LANL), Ari Foley (LANL)
Toward Optimization of Horizontal Compact High-Temperature Gas Reactor Core Loading Pattern
11:15–11:35AM EDT
Geneve C. Magnan (Univ. Michigan), Sam H. Schiavo (Univ. Michigan), Isabella E. Wood (Univ. Michigan)
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