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[NIAC 2023] Radioactive Flashlight for Moon Rovers

[NIAC 2023] Radioactive Flashlight for Moon Rovers

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[NIAC 2023] Radioactive Flashlight for Moon Rovers

FromUniverse Today Podcast

ratings:
Length:
23 minutes
Released:
May 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the second part of my conversation with Dr Christopher Morrison we discuss his second NIAC award. It suggests creating a power source that can also be a science instrument.
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https://youtu.be/FIZHGDyN-7E
? More about the NIAC grant:
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2023/EmberCore_Flashlight/
00:00 Intro
00:36 What is the EmberCore Flashlight
12:39 Perspectives for deep space missions
17:33 Who will buy such Flashlights
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Released:
May 18, 2023
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