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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by OPD|Cosponsored by ANSTD
Monday, November 14, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Honeysuckle
Session Chair:
N. Dianne B. Ezell
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Piyush Sabharwall (INL)
Nuclear thermal propulsion is an emerging area of space propulsion technology that could enable faster deep space missions compared to chemical rockets. In 2021, NASA and the Department of Energy awarded three one-year contracts for the development of conceptual rocket designs. This panel will explore the current and future landscape for nuclear thermal propulsion.
Matt Swartz
BWXT
Ethan Chaleff
USNC
Ron Faibish
General Atomics
Chris Garrett
NASA
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