Non-Radioisotope Power Systems For Sunless Solar System Exploration Missions – NASA

NIAC 2011 Phase I Paul Final Report Michael PaulPennsylvania State University Several targets of interest in solar system exploration require non-solar power sources due to permanent shading from craters or clouds or due to extreme distance from the sun. These missions are typically considered with radioisotope power sources, but the scarcity of such fuel reduces […]