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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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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Nuclear Science and Engineering
December 2025
Nuclear Technology
Fusion Science and Technology
November 2025
Latest News
Modernizing I&C for operations and maintenance, one phase at a time
The two reactors at Dominion Energy’s Surry plant are among the oldest in the U.S. nuclear fleet. Yet when the plant celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, staff could raise a toast to the future. Surry was one of the first plants to file a subsequent license renewal (SLR) application, and in May 2021, it became official: the plant was licensed to operate for a full 80 years, extending its reactors’ lifespans into 2052 and 2053.
May 4–8, 2025
Powering Today’s Ambitions to Reach Tomorrow’s Realities
Huntsville, AL|Huntsville Marriott and the Space & Rocket Center
Thomas M. Brown Ph.D. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Craig H. Piercy American Nuclear Society
Rae Ann Meyer NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Jason Turpin NASA's Space Nuclear Propulsion Project Office
Michael J. Barrett, Ph.D. NASA’s Glenn Research Center
Kurt Polzin, Ph.D. NASA's Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
Marsha McDanielIdaho National Laboratory
Les JohnsonNASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
John M. Horack, Ph. D.Ohio State University
Travis Knight, Ph.D.University of South Carolina
L. Dale Thomas, Ph.D., P.E.University of Alabama in Huntsville
Koroush Shirvan, Ph.D.MIT
Davey Jones NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
Joseph K. Miller BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC
Georgette Alexander-MorrisonX-energy Capture and Proposals
Christina A. Back, Ph.D.General Atomics Nuclear Technologies and Materials
Harsh S. DesaiZeno Power
NETS is the premier annual gathering of individuals from NASA, national laboratories, industry, and academia for discussions on space nuclear power and propulsion with an additional focus on new and emerging technologies to further space exploration capabilities.
Enhance your visibility at the NETS 2025 by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors are recognized on the meeting website and in promotional communications. All sponsors will also be acknowledged at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the meeting. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your sponsorship package early. Download the Prospectus