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Radioisotope generators—inside the 'nuclear batteries' that power faraway spacecraft
stored in the form of plutonium-dioxide, often in a solid ceramic state that provides extra safety in the event of an ...
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RTGs: The nuclear heart that runs spacecraft far beyond the sun’s reach
Ever wonder how a spacecraft millions or even billions of miles from the Sun can keep its lights on? After all, solar panels ...
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The 1960s Tech Keeping NASA’s Voyager Probes Alive for Nearly 50 Years
stored in the form of plutonium-dioxide, often in a solid ceramic state that provides extra safety in the event of an accident. The plutonium material is surrounded by a protective layer of foil ...
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Radioisotope generators − inside the ‘nuclear batteries’ that power faraway spacecraft
stored in the form of plutonium-dioxide, often in a solid ceramic state that provides extra safety in the event of an accident. The plutonium material is surrounded by a protective layer of foil ...