Name
Space: Resilience, Propulsion & Plasma
Date & Time
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Koichi Masuda Thomas Storey Lucas Bishop
Description

Presentation: A short presentation exploring the current and potential application of fusion-derived technologies in and for space.  

Panel Discussion: the transformative impact of fusion technologies on the resilience and operational capability of space-based systems. 

  • Enhanced Maneuverability: how advanced propulsion can provide satellites with greater agility to evade threats, reposition assets, and maintain orbital dominance in a contested space environment. 
  • Resilience: how fusion-derived tech can test and harden components and systems against extreme space and reentry environments. 
  • Power: the potential role of fusion systems in providing both propulsion and high-capacity electrical power for advanced sensors, and other power-intensive payloads in near space. 

Moderated by Valerie Jamieson, Development Manager - The Fusion Cluster