Impact tests and modelling for the ESA radioisotope power systems

Since 2009, ESA has been conducting R&D activities leading towards the development of a European capability in radioisotope power systems for space. The programme is focused on the use of americium-241 as an innovative alternative to the plutonium-238 currently used by the USA and Russia. Two di...

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Published inJournal of space safety engineering Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 56 - 71
Main Authors Barco, Alessandra, Ambrosi, Richard M., Fongarland, Christophe, Brunet, Pierre, Guguin, Yann, Stephenson, Keith
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2022
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