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This wasn't a typical RTG. It had stirling engine and was a lot more efficient (made a lot more power per unit weight of Pu) than RTG. I don't think there was
by mechhacker 6y ago
This wasn't a typical RTG. It had stirling engine and was a lot more efficient (made a lot more power per unit weight of Pu) than RTG.
I don't think there was any way to save and restart anything if an engine failed as it would have likely destroyed the engine.
https://rps.nasa.gov/system/downloadable_items/36_APP_ASRG_Fact_Sheet_v3_9-3-13.pdf https://rps.nasa.gov/system/downloadable_items/36_APP_ASRG_F...