Perpetual Atomics Ltd, based in the UK, and QSA Global, Inc., based in the USA, have solved a key challenge in space nuclear power: turning americium dioxide into stable, large-scale pellets via an industrially scalable process suitable for direct use in the production of sealed
Scientists from the University of Leicester and NASA are working together on combining radioisotope power systems with high efficiency power convertor technology to enable spacecraft to venture into new frontiers.
A cutting-edge ‘space battery’ has been subjected to extreme shock levels to test its resilience for the harsh environment of a launch or planetary surface landing – and passed with flying colours.
A cutting-edge ‘space battery’ has been subjected to extreme vibrations to test its resilience for the harsh environment of a rocket launch – and passed with flying colours.
