Power levels for future space missions will be much higher than are presently attainable using nickel-cadmium and nickel-hydrogen batteries. Development of a high energy density rechargeable battery is essential in being able to provide these higher power levels without tremendous weight penalties. Studies conducted by both the Air Force and private industry have identified the sodium-sulfur battery as the best candidate for a next generation battery system. The advantages of the sodium-sulfur battery over the nickel-cadmium battery are discussed.


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    Title :

    Sodium-sulfur batteries for spacecraft energy storage


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    Publication date :

    1986-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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