The Center for Space Nuclear Research (CSNR) was established in 2005 as a partnership between Battelle Energy Alliance, Universities Space Research Association, and Idaho National Laboratory. The CSNR supports space nuclear research and education for the US Department of Energy. Through summer fellowship and degree programs, the CSNR provides hands-on research experience for students in areas like reactor design, fuel development, and risk analysis to advance space nuclear technology and train the next generation of leaders in the field.