Topical Booklets & Overviews
New Release
Safety Framework for Nuclear Power Source Applications in Outer Space
This publication, prepared by the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and the IAEA, states the fundamentals safety objective, which is to protect people and the environment in Earth´s biosphere from potential hazards associated with relevant launch, operation and end-of-service phases of space nuclear power source applications. Guidance for satisfying the fundamental safety objective is grouped into three categories: guidance for governments applying to governments and relevant international intergovernmental organizations that authorize, approve or conduct space NPS missions; guidance for management applying to the management of the organization that conducts space NPS missions; and technical guidance applying to the design, development and mission phases of space NPS applications. Download pdf » (250 KB)
Previous Releases
Topical booklets and issue-oriented overviews highlight the IAEA´s roles and work in fields of safety and security, safeguards and verification, and science and technology. These online resources are divided under the folllowing categories:
IAEA Overviews
Making a Real Difference: Working for the IAEA (2008)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) offers challenging assignments and provides a stimulating multicultural environment for people who are interested in international work experience in a specific area of expertise. This brochure provides general information on the possibilities for employment as a Professional staff member of the IAEA and other information which may be useful to persons interested in joining the IAEA´s Professional staff.
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Safeguards & Verification
Verifying Compliance with Nuclear Non-Proliferation Undertakings: IAEA Safeguards Agreements & Additional Protocols (2008)
This report provides background information on safeguards and explains procedures for States to conclude Additional Protocols to comprehensive Safeguards Agreements with the IAEA. Download pdf » (564 KB)
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Safety & Security
Nuclear Security Measures at the XV Pan American Games: Rio de Janeiro 2007 (2009)
This booklet describes the nuclear security measures established and implemented for the XV Pan American Games (Rio 2007) held in Rio de Janeiro. Due to the potential threat of nuclear terrorism, arrangements had to be made to integrate nuclear security measures into the overall security scheme for the Games. It also presents the lessons learned for consideration by Member States hosting similar major public events in the future. Download pdf » (522 KB)
Science & Technology
Safety Framework for Nuclear Power Source Applications in Outer Space (2009)
This publication, prepared by the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and the IAEA, states the fundamentals safety objective, which is to protect people and the environment in Earth´s biosphere from potential hazards associated with relevant launch, operation and end-of-service phases of space nuclear power source applications. Guidance for satisfying the fundamental safety objective is grouped into three categories: guidance for governments applying to governments and relevant international intergovernmental organizations that authorize, approve or conduct space NPS missions; guidance for management applying to the management of the organization that conducts space NPS missions; and technical guidance applying to the design, development and mission phases of space NPS applications. Download pdf » (250 KB)