SpaceVision 26
Panel
Perspectives on Nuclear Propulsion
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 1:45 – 2:30 PM · Mission Briefing Center
It's the technology that could cut Mars transit time in half, and it's also one of the most politically fraught ideas in spaceflight. Nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion have been discussed for decades, yet development remains slow and controversial. This panel brings together differing perspectives on where the technology actually stands, what's holding it back, and whether nuclear propulsion will ever move from concept to mission.
