Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2009)

Embedded Topical Meeting at the ANS 2009 Summer Meeting

June 14-18, 2009     Atlanta, GA     Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel
           

Meeting Highlights

Space Nuclear Propulsion Discussion Forum

NETS-2009 will host a special session / discussion forum on Space Nuclear Propulsion on Tuesday, June 16 (8:30 - 11:30 am). This session will include invited presentations given by leaders in the field and will encourage interactive discussions between presenters and attendees.

The preliminary agenda for the special session is provided below:

Session Chair: Jon Webb, Center for Space Nuclear Research

 

History of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems
 

Mel Bulman, Aerojet (invited)

    
           
 

Lunar Applications for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
 

Steve Howe, Center for Space Nuclear Research
           
 

Implications of NTP to Human Exploration of the Moon, Mars and Near Earth Objects
 

Stan Borowski, NASA Glenn Research Center
           
 

High Energy Outer Planetary Missions of Interest
 

Ralph McNutt, Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins (invited)
           
 

Fuels Applicable to Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Cores
 

Samit Bhattacharyya, Savannah River Site (invited)
           
 

Testing Options for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems
 

James Werner, Idaho National Laboratory

For additional information and updates please check back frequently or contact the session organizer and chair:

Jon Webb

Center for Space Nuclear Research

(208)526-4538

jon.webb@inl.gov