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Real World: NASA Harnesses Half-Life
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Learn about isotopes and radioactive decay. See how NASA uses the predictable decay of certain elements to power spacecraft in…
Feb 7, 2013
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Launchpad: What Are Radioisotope Power Systems?
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NASA uses Radioisotope Power Systems, or RPS, to convert heat from radioactive decay to electricity, creating predictable, continuous power for…
Feb 7, 2013
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Real World: Lunar Power Plant
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Learn about one of NASA’s new innovations that could supply the huge amount of power needed for exploration. NASA engineers…
May 28, 2010
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