Comment on NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Sends First In-orbit ViewparentComments−drzaiusapelord10yI was referring to the new stirling engine RTG. According to wikipedia, NASA doesn't see it being used in a mission for another decade or two due to further testing and certification.I wasn't aware solar was so heavy. Thanks for the info.−mikeash10yInverse square is a harsh mistress. With only 4% the insolation at Jupiter as you get at Earth, you need a lot of panels.Stirling RTGs sound very interesting but I'd be really worried about reliability. Definitely needs lots of work and testing to be confident in it!
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I was referring to the new stirling engine RTG. According to wikipedia, NASA doesn't see it being used in a mission for another decade or two due to further testing and certification.
I wasn't aware solar was so heavy. Thanks for the info.
Inverse square is a harsh mistress. With only 4% the insolation at Jupiter as you get at Earth, you need a lot of panels.
Stirling RTGs sound very interesting but I'd be really worried about reliability. Definitely needs lots of work and testing to be confident in it!