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DOE OSTI · 1845446

MULTI-MISSION THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR ASSEMBLY TESTING AND LAUNCH OPERATIONS FOR MARS 2020

Abstract

The Space Nuclear Power and Isotope Technologies (SNPIT) division at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) fuels, performs acceptance testing, and provides spacecraft integration support of Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) in support of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions. Recently the SNPIT team completed assembly, testing and launch support of the Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission.

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Clarke, Eric S, Giglio, Joe, Wahlquist, Kendall J, Dees, Craig E, Geddes, Kevin M, Birch, Jaymon C, Davis, Shad E, Horkley, Brandon M, Usher, Hannah Leah, Rich, Lucas T. 2021-04-26. MULTI-MISSION THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR ASSEMBLY TESTING AND LAUNCH OPERATIONS FOR MARS 2020. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1845446

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