Launchpad: What Are Radioisotope Power Systems?
Launchpad: What Are Radioisotope Power Systems?
NASA uses Radioisotope Power Systems, or RPS, to convert heat from radioactive decay to electricity, creating predictable, continuous power for long missions in extreme environments. But learn how a next generation Radioisotope Stirling Engine will perform four times more efficiently and help NASA use even less of a precious resource.
Published on: February 07, 2013
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