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A year in orbit: ISS deployment tests radiation detectors for future space missions
The predawn darkness on a cool Florida night was shattered by the ignition of nine Merlin engines on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The thrust of the engines shook the ground miles away. From a distance, the rocket appeared to slowly rise above the horizon. For the cargo onboard, the launch was anything but gentle, as the ignition of liquid oxygen generated more than 1.5 million pounds of force. After the rocket had been out of sight for several minutes, the booster dramatically returned to Earth with several sonic booms in a captivating show of engineering designed to make space travel less expensive and more sustainable.
July 14, 2025|1:00–2:00PM (2:00–3:00PM EDT)
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The state continues to embrace that tradition as nuclear developers announce new projects, the state legislature passes new laws supporting nuclear, and public support grows daily.
The future of nuclear energy will depend on numerous groups, organizations, governments, and individuals working effectively and efficiently to drive innovation and adoption. U.S. states will be integral to this proposition and have been making huge progress towards studying nuclear opportunities, removing barriers, and increasing support. This webinar dives into some of the unique and important actions that states are taking alongside federal, private, and other partners.
Roland Backhaus
Nuclear Energy Regulatory and Transactional Attorney, Vistra
Reed Clay
President, Texas Nuclear Alliance
Jon Guidroz
Senior Vice President of Commercialization and Strategy, Aalo Atomics
Jarred Shaffer
Budget and Policy Advisor, Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Moderator: Craig Piercy
Executive Director/CEO, American Nuclear Society
