7th July
Comparison of two-phase ammonia heat-transfer correlations for bimodal nuclear propulsion thermal-hydraulic design
S. Giuntini, A. Tacchi, L. Ferrari, A. Pasini
Paper presented during The Isromac 2026.
June 29th
Preliminary cooling channel design in a bimodal nuclear propulsion system operating with ammonia
A. Tacchi, S. Giuntini, S. Mannucci, E. Puccinelli, G. F. Frate, A. Pasini, L. Ferrari
Paper presented during The ECOS2026 - This paper gives a preliminary design of both moderator and power generation cooling channels embedded in the nuclear reactor in relevant conditions.
June 29th
Assessment of a recuperated ammonia power cycle for a bimodal nuclear propulsion system
A. Tacchi, E. Puccinelli, G. F. Frate, A. Pasini, L. Ferrari
Paper presented during The ECOS2026
July, 2026
Although space nuclear technologies remain at an early stage, the key development is the emergence of a more structured policy framework, particularly in the United States, to move these systems from fragmented research efforts towards coordinated development.
May 2026
Alessa Sperber (IRS)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026
Natasha Palazzi (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026
Alberto Tacchi (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026
Stefano Mannucci (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026
Stefano Giuntini (UniPi)
Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari
May 2026
Angelo Pasini (UniPi)
Project: Progress towards Test Campaigns (Abstract submitted to the 10th edition of the International Conference on Space Propulsion 2026 in Bari)