The US, Russia and China have ongoing projects for the development of space nuclear propulsion systems. Two of these projects target in space demonstration by 2030, one concerns a nuclear thermal propulsion engine, the other a space tug with nuclear electric propulsion. What is the interest of nuclear thermal propulsion? of nuclear electric propulsion? For ... Read more
>>>>> The photos of the award ceremony are available here ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ijSdUaHGodfhrTpayVB4sD-DOTzFO_TD?usp=sharing ) <<<<< To reward young people that entered the fascinating world of nuclear science, the BNS – with the help of its Young Generation, the Belgian Nuclear Research Center SCK CEN and the Belgian Agency for Radioactive Waste and Enriched Fissile Materials ONDRAF/NIRAS ... Read more
Belgium is a strong advocate, in all international organisations, of an inclusive and rules-based multilateral system. The IAEA is no exception : Belgium supports the work of the Agency, contributes to its regular budget and actively participates in the implementation of its work programme. Belgium regularly sits on the Board of Governors. During her intervention ... Read more
To fulfil the expectations on nuclear as a viable option for deep decarbonization and energy security, the future systems, along with enhanced safety and clear economics, have to be able to flexibly comply with fuel cycle policies, i.e., flexible management of Plutonium and minor actinides, including the stockpiles already generated by the currently operating reactors. ... Read more
>>>> Remote meeting <<<< 2.13.0.02.13.0.0 Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) has the potential to become a curative and less toxic alternative and/or compliment to today’s standard cancer treatment. The method, which incorporates alpha emitting radionuclides, such as At-211, coupled to cancer-targeting biological molecules like antibodies, peptides, or small molecules, can eliminate cancer cells in tumours and ... Read more
The current context in France is drawing attention of countries within the EU. France is indeed at a turning point for its nuclear industry. The lecture will give a status of general nuclear policy in France including the nuclear ecosystem, from EPR2 to the on-going “Grand Carénage”, passing by spent fuel and waste management, Gen ... Read more
This virtual evening lecture will be given by Sven Van den Berghe, Chief Executive Officer of Pantera, a joint-venture between SCK CEN and IBA. https://www.sckcen.be/en/news/iba-and-sck-cen-launch-pantera The potential of actinium-225 Actinium-225 possesses the resounding potential to treat cancers more effectively. Initial results show that the theranostic radioisotope completely eliminates cancer cells, rather than just inhibiting tumour ... Read more
2.13.0.0 The lecture will focus on Deep Geological Repositories for radioactive waste in Switzerland, touching aspects such as site selection, current and upcoming steps. It will describe the Swiss approach for site selection for deep geological repositories for radioactive waste and the siting decision that was taken last year as well as the reactions. ... Read more
On the 25th of January 2023 in Oxford, UK, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (‘UKAEA’) and First Light Fusion (‘First Light’) have signed an agreement for the design and construction of a new purpose-built facility to house First Light’s Machine 4 at UKAEA’s Culham Campus in Oxfordshire. Like NIF in the US, First Light is pursuing ... Read more
The presentation covers three main topics related to the Radioactive Waste Management in Belgium: Introduction to ONDRAF/NIRAS, which is responsible for the safe radioactive waste management in Belgium Generic overview of the Radioactive Waste Management in Belgium Focus on the surface disposal of low and medium-level short-lived waste which is being built in Dessel. Two ... Read more
