Recent and future rp-process experiments at NSCL

X-ray bursts are powered by a sequence of proton capture reactions and $\beta^{+}$ decays (rp-process). Although much progress has be obtained, key nuclear physics uncertainties remain. Depending on the astrophysical conditions, the rp- process can extend up to the A$\approx$100 mass region. Along the reaction path, even-even N=Z nuclei beyond $^{56}$Ni represent waiting points where abundances acumulate. The half- lives of those isotopes therefore determine the processing time- scale and the final composition once the burst is exhausted. Recent $\beta$-decay experiments of N=Z isotopes $^{84}$Mo, $^ {96}$Cd, $^{98}$In and $^{100}$Sn will be discussed along with their astrophysical implications. In addition to the half-lives, proton capture reactions constitute important nuclear physics input for our understanding of the rp-processes. The new facility ReA3 will provide opportunities for the study of many of the nuclei involved. Future possible experiments will be discussed.