This Week In Space podcast: Episode 170 — Atomic Space Batteries!
Space.comSaturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:11:17 PM
In the latest episode of This Week In Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik sit down with Dr. Robert O'Brien to geek out about atomic space batteries—aka radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs). They’ll likely dig into how these tiny nuclear powerhouses keep missions like Voyager and Mars rovers running for decades, even in the darkest corners of the solar system.
Editor’s Note: RTGs might sound like sci-fi tech, but they’re the unsung heroes of deep-space exploration. This chat matters because it sheds light on how we keep missions alive where solar panels fail—think icy moons or dusty Martian winters. Plus, with renewed interest in nuclear power for future missions, this episode could hint at what’s next for interstellar travel.
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