Come learn about the history, design, development, policy, and applications of Aerospace Nuclear Power and Propulsion technologies this IAP. Lectures by leading experts from NASA, industry, and academia cover space power reactors, nuclear thermal and electric propulsion, aircraft nuclear propulsion, and the policy landscape shaping future missions. Through historical case studies and modern design considerations, the course highlights why and when nuclear systems can enable missions beyond the capabilities of existing technologies. 

This course is open to all undergraduates, graduates, and members of the MIT community. No prior experience is necessary. 

A tentative schedule and syllabus can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRfBmL6crWDIDQpCf5CugcyrmTJJo7_rV1SrESEj5yQ/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.b41mln8ujq95

More information about Space Nuclear community at MIT can be found here: https://spacenuclear.mit.edu/