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NASA Solicits High-Efficiency Radioisotope Power Systems for Lunar Exploration, Targeting 3-4x Fuel Reduction with RSGs
American Nuclear Society USA Overview NASA is soliciting proposals for radioisotope power systems (RPSs), specifically focusing on high-efficiency radioisotope Stirling generators (RSGs), to support lunar exploration missions and a base ... -
NASA Solicits Proposals for Lunar Surface Technologies: Vertical Solar Arrays, Regolith Oxygen Extraction, and Radioisotope Stirling Generators for Moon Base
NASA USA Overview NASA is actively seeking proposals to advance key technologies for lunar exploration and the establishment of a Moon Base at the lunar South Pole. Critical areas include vertical solar array technology for consistent po... -
NASA Parker Solar Probe Braves Solar Corona at 692,000 km/h with a 73kg Heat Shield, Keeping Instruments at 30°C
Space Group Norway Overview NASA's Parker Solar Probe has achieved record-breaking speeds and proximity to the Sun, relying on its groundbreaking Thermal Protection System (TPS). This ultra-lightweight, 73-kilogram carbon composite shiel... -
Advanced Space Solar Cells Boost Radiation Hardness with III-V Multi-Junctions, Perovskites, and Improved Silicon PV for Extended Mission Life
Industry Today (Department of Energy) USA Overview To extend the operational life of space solar cells, multi-junction solar cells utilizing III-V semiconductors are crucial for their inherent radiation resistance. Emerging perovskite ph...
