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New discussion on who regulates commercial space nuclear power
Original: Listen to Stewart Forbes and I (well, mostly Stewart) dive deep into who regulates commercial #space #nuclear power and
A new episode of the Aerospace CSPS Space Policy Show features Stewart Forbes examining which authorities regulate commercial nuclear power and propulsion activities in space. The discussion highlights an unresolved question in space policy: as private companies develop space nuclear systems, it remains unclear whether national regulators, international bodies, or licensing agencies have jurisdiction over safety, launch approval, and on-orbit operations.
Why now: Growing commercial interest in nuclear propulsion and power systems has raised unresolved regulatory questions
Stewart ForbesAerospace CorporationSpace Policy Show
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- Listen to Stewart Forbes and I (well, mostly Stewart) dive deep into who regulates commercial #space #nuclear power and propulsion actvities in the latest Aerospace CSPS Space Policy Show csps.aerospace.org/events/show/... · brianweeden.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 1
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