1. The University of Leicester has successfully completed vibration tests for its Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG), a key component in its space battery development. 2. The RTG uses americium to provide stable power outputs, suitable for cold environments and long-duration missions. 3. This milestone enables the acceleration of the migration to a mission application, with the technology being developed for over a decade with funding from the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.
Recent #University of Leicester news in the semiconductor industry
1、英国莱斯特大学与日本-space公司合作开发月球夜生存技术,以确保未来月球着陆器和漫游机的生存能力。
2、该技术将使用放射同位素加热单元,提供足够的热量来维持航天器的运行。
3、大学的核电团队已经开发了放射同位素动力系统,用于为航天器提供热量或电力。