New Book Coming in 2012
Atomic Power in Space: A History, Vol. 2 will provide historic details and insight into the social, political, institutional, and technical underpinnings of the use of radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) and radioisotope heater units (RHUs) in space. It will also examine other types of nuclear power technologies, such as a new radioisotope power system being developed to use highly efficient Stirling engines, as well as nuclear reactors for onboard power, surface applications and nuclear propulsion. Click here to learn more. |
