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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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First commercial nuclear satellite launched on SpaceX mission
On July 7, SpaceX launched Transporter-17, a smallsat rideshare mission containing 81 payloads. One of the payloads was the Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability (BOHR) satellite developed by City Labs.
According to the company, BOHR is “the world’s first commercial nuclear-powered satellite and first nuclear CubeSat.” The spacecraft also broke new ground in the regulatory process for launch approval for commercial nuclear projects.
May 21, 2021|12:00–1:30PM (1:00–2:30PM EDT)
Available to All Users
Practicing engineers should demand more from our education system, the engineering profession, and ourselves. Licensure is the mark of a professional. It is a standard recognized by employers and their clients, by governments and by the public as an assurance of dedication, skill, and quality. Why should we settle for anything less? This webinar provides an overview of the licensing process. Panelists from across the industry discussed the importance of professional licensure and the role nuclear professionals play to protect the health and safety of the public.
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