MUMBAI: Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is exploring the possibility of developing a new propulsion technology to fuel spacecraft for its future deep space missions.
On January 28, Isro’s UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru issued an invitation for ‘expression of interest’ for “design and modelling; simulation and analysis; testing and qualification of 100W Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTEG) without radio isotope.’’ Isro calls it alpha source thermoelectric propulsion technology.
RTEG will have less mass than solar cells of equivalent power and allow more compact spacecraft that can navigate easier in space. Many missions of Nasa and Russia, Besides China’s 2013 Chang’e 3 mission to the moon and its rover Yutu had used RTG.
Weniger Masse, mehr Rendite: Neuer Renault-Chef legt Strategie vor
lr-online.de - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lr-online.de Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Donnerstag an der Börse: 10 wichtige Fakten
msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Von Kanada bis Südafrika – Reiseführer in Zeiten von Corona
welt.de - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from welt.de Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.