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The Potential Benefits of Nuclear Power on the Surface of Mars: The Robotic Exploration PerspectiveThis viewgraph presentation reviews the future planning for further exploration of the Martian Surface by robotic vehicles. Particular emphasis is given to the use of nuclear power in the planning process. Advantages of Radioisotope Power Systems and Radioisotope Heating units are reviewed.
Document ID
20080014140
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/40675
Authors
Hayati, Samad A. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Balint, Tibor S. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
February 14, 2006
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF)
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: February 14, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
mission to Mars
power sources
Mars Exploration Program

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