Aug. 30 | Hear how nuclear is impacting space exploration -

Aug. 30 | Hear how nuclear is impacting space exploration - Event header Nuclear prepares for liftoff Join the American Nuclear Society next Wednesday, August 30, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET, and learn about the latest advances in nuclear technology used for space exploration. Register now. Nuclear technologies and extra-terrestrial applications have a long, storied, and successful history together; however, the famed nuclear programs of previous decades have not resulted in further applications and deployment as many originally believed. But programs at NASA, DARPA, and the DOD aim to change that paradigm and accelerate humanity's space-based ambitions with nuclear rockets and non-terrestrial reactors for energy. As these programs continue to grow and expand, a potential revolution in the way humans travel, live, and work in space is underway and ANS is excited to share perspectives around these programs and activities from the experts helping lead these efforts. Panelists Anthony Calomino, Space Nuclear Technologies Lead, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters Tabitha Dodson, Program Manager, Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) Lt. Col. Thomas Nix, U.S. Space Force, JETSON Project Lead and Senior Military Advisor, Spacecraft Technology Division (RVS), Air Force Research Laboratory( AFRL) Moderator Craig Piercy, Executive Director/CEO, American Nuclear Society Submit questions in advance of the event. Register!