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Obligatory plug for Dragonfly: https://www.nasa.gov/dragonfly/dragonfly-overview/index.html https://www.nasa.gov/dragonfly/dragonfly-overview/index.html You _c
by jvanderbot 5y ago
Obligatory plug for Dragonfly: https://www.nasa.gov/dragonfly/dragonfly-overview/index.html https://www.nasa.gov/dragonfly/dragonfly-overview/index.html
You _can_ use nuclear power similar to the rover if the lift / weight isn't prohibitive. That means a bigger copter in a thicker atmosphere and lower gravity. Since the power is generated by temperature gradients, cold helps too.
Perfect for Titan.