Specific missions in which radioisotope sources have significant advantages; auxiliary power systems capable of fulfilling demands of these missions include SNAP 1A and SNAP 3 generators, satellite generator, soft lunar landing and hard lunar impact generators, and space probe generator; design characteristics, performance and specifications.


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    Title :

    Family of radioisotope-fueled auxiliary power systems for lunar exploration


    Additional title:

    Astronautical Sciences Rev


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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