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They use RTGs[1] as the power and heat source, I think CY3 was just solar powered and did not have thermal protection you get from RTGs for electronics. [1]htt
by seatac76 3y ago
They use RTGs[1] as the power and heat source, I think CY3 was just solar powered and did not have thermal protection you get from RTGs for electronics.
[1]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioisotope_thermoelectric_generator https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioisotope_thermoelectric_...
- shauryamanu 3y agoThey are still working on RTGs. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/isro-barc-join-hands-to-develop-nuclear-engines-for-rockets/article67087038.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/isro-barc-join-... Above was paywalled, check this https://www.reddit.com/r/ISRO/comments/151j6zw/isro_barc_join_hands_to_develop_5_watt/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ISRO/comments/151j6zw/isro_barc_joi...