session 10-C3.5

Title

Joint Session on Nuclear Power and Propulsion Systems, and Propellantless Propulsion

type

oral

Description

This session, organized jointly between the Space Power and the Space Propulsion Symposia, addresses all aspects related to nuclear power and propulsion systems for space applications. The session also addresses all types of propellantless propulsion including (but not limited to) solar sails, magnetic sails, laser propulsion, tethers, etc.

Date

2026-10-09

Time

13:45

Room

E6

IPC members

• Co-Chair: Dr. Leopold Summerer, ESA - European Space Agency, Netherlands (Kingdom of the);

• Co-Chair: Dr. Saroj Kumar, Propulsion Research Center, University of Alabama in Huntsville, United States;

• Co-Chair: Mr. Markus Jaeger, The Exploration Company GmbH, Germany;

• Rapporteur: Dr. Lahib Balika, Thales Alenia Space, United Kingdom;

• Rapporteur: Ms. Lisa May, United States;