NASA NTRS · 19720000212
Radioisotope thermionic power supply for spacecraft
Abstract
Power supply design for unmanned electric propulsion missions to outer planets utilizes a store of curium-244 in compact array of capsules as energy source. Supply subassemblies are: heat source, converter equipment which supplies power, and safety equipment. System is designed for a 72,000 hour mission.
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Homeyer, W. G., Gietzen, A. J., Heath, C. A.. 1972-05-01. Radioisotope thermionic power supply for spacecraft. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720000212
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