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In space, solar outperforms RTG on an energy-per-mass ratio until you get out past at least Saturn. I love nuclear but it's not always the best answer. (OTOH,
by danielweber 13y ago
In space, solar outperforms RTG on an energy-per-mass ratio until you get out past at least Saturn.
I love nuclear but it's not always the best answer. (OTOH, it is the best answer for anything that's going to land some place and need to function for more than a few months.)