Horizons: nuclear astrophysics in the 2020s and beyond

Abstract Nuclear astrophysics is a field at the intersection of nuclear physics and astrophysics, which seeks to understand engines astronomical objects origin chemical elements. This white paper summarizes progress status field, new open questions that have emerged, tremendous scientific opportunities opened up with major advances in capabilities across an ever growing number disciplines subfields need be integrated. We take holistic view discussing unique challenges regards science, diversity, education, interdisciplinarity breadth field. Clearly dynamic bright future entering era discovery opportunities.