Webinar: Unlocking the Solar System with Space Nuclear Technology

The future of space exploration may be powered by a well-known, but as of yet only marginally utilized, technology: nuclear. Nuclear power and its related technologies hold a promise of making interplanetary missions faster, more efficient, and more economical. 

Chemical fuels will dominate rocket propulsion for the foreseeable future. However, efforts are underway by commercial companies and U.S. government R&D agencies to develop nuclear propulsion capability, which promises far greater acceleration potential than chemical rockets. As we look toward a long-term human presence on other worlds, extraterrestrial nuclear energy may be the most effective form of power to "keep the lights on."

What is the state of play in space nuclear? Are government programs, policies, and regulations enabling a space nuclear future? What technological and economic challenges stand in the way today, and what tremendous opportunities might await us?

On Friday, February 9, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm (ET), join the Beyond Earth Institute for a virtual panel discussion with several of the leading policy, technical, and entrepreneurial experts working in the field of space nuclear power. Audience members will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion about this emerging field.

       Speakers

• Courtney Stadd, Executive Vice President, Beyond Earth Institute
• Alex Gilbert, Director of Space & Planetary Regulation, Zeno Power
• Will Kowalski, Co-Founder & COO, Atomos
• Mike Beavin, Principal, IKR Space, LLC
• Peter McGrath, Chief Operating Officer, Intuitive Machines