SpaceX to Use Plutonium as Fuel for NASA's Mission to Titan!
SpaceX makes history with Plutonium-powered space mission! For the first time, SpaceX will launch Plutonium-238 aboard its Falcon Heavy rocket, powering NASA's Dragonfly mission to explore Titan, Saturn's mysterious moon.
Titan's thick, methane-rich atmosphere blocks sunlight, making traditional solar power unfeasible. Instead, Plutonium-238 will fuel a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG), allowing the Dragonfly rotorcraft to operate autonomously and explore this distant world.
This milestone represents a giant leap for space exploration, with Plutonium playing a critical role in powering the mission’s scientific instruments and propulsion system. The Dragonfly mission is set to launch in July 2028, and SpaceX ensures all safety protocols are in place, guaranteeing the radioactive material remains secure throughout the journey.
Plutonium in space—a game-changer for future exploration beyond the limits of sunlight.
Space Science
SpaceX
11
1
0
Share
Comments
Recommended
Pavel Ryzhikh
80 subscribers
7 months ago
Subscribe
NASA Tests New Robot Prototype for Life Search in Europa's Ocean
Exploring Alien Oceans: NASA engineers have successfully tested a prototype underwater robot designed for the SWIM project (Sensing With Independent Micro-Swimmers), aimed at exploring the subsurface oceans of Jupiter and Saturn's moons. The current prototype, measuring 42 cm in length and weighing 2.3 kg, demonstrated its ability to autonomously navigate, maintain course, and follow a designated
Show more
Space Science
NASA
12
1
0
Share
Pavel Ryzhikh
80 subscribers
7 months ago
Subscribe
Scientists Create Largest Astrophysical Simulation of the Universe
New Frontier in Astrophysics: Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the U.S. have created the largest astrophysical simulation of the Universe using the Frontier supercomputer.
This groundbreaking project aims to enhance our understanding of the evolution and physics of the Universe while delving into the mysteries of dark matter. With this simulation, researchers can conduct experim