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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DOE RFI probes barriers to space reactor production
The Department of Energy is asking for industry input on the United States’ readiness to produce “up to four space reactors within five years,” according to a request for information that opened on Tuesday.
With a quick turnaround—the deadline for responses is May 5—the RFI asks for an assessment of gaps or challenges related to reactor design, long-lead-time components, and fuel allocation or production.
Technical Session|Space & Propulsion Applications
Friday, April 17, 2026|10:45–11:45AM CDT|RUDR 501
Session Chair:
Kenneth Xu
Alternate Chair:
Zach Lassater
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An Analysis of the Solid Uranium Hydrogen Core Rocket Engine
10:45–11:05AM CDT
Ethan D. Chang (Univ. Wisconsin, Madison)
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Mass Analysis of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Core Enrichments via Monte-Carlo Methods
11:05–11:25AM CDT
Siddharth Sivakumar (NCSU), Scott P. Palmtag (NCSU)
Radiation Redirection for Space Applications
11:25–11:45AM CDT
Æther Glitch (LANL), Anthony Mele (LANL)
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