Space power: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator aces vibration test
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.
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.
Two research groups from the University of Leicester have been boosted by support from the UK Space Agency to develop new technologies to power future space missions and to monitor carbon dioxide levels by satellite.
Leaders at the University of Leicester and National Nuclear Laboratory have established a strategic collaboration pioneering work in nuclear power.
The University of Leicester and National Nuclear Laboratory have committed to continue working with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute in South Korea on research which is helping scientists to access distant, cold and inhospitable environments in space.