The 1960s Tech Keeping NASA’s Voyager Probes Alive for Nearly 50 Years
Solar panels are next to useless in the outer solar system, so NASA’s Voyager probes rely on nuclear batteries—technology ...
Radioisotope generators—inside the 'nuclear batteries' that power faraway spacecraft
Powering spacecraft with solar energy may not seem like a challenge, given how intense the sun's light can feel on Earth.
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Radioisotope generators − inside the ‘nuclear batteries’ that power faraway spacecraft
An RTG requires no moving parts to generate electricity, which makes them much less likely to break down or stop working. Additionally, they have an excellent safety record, and they’re designed ...