RTGs are reliable, long-lasting power sources suitable for applications where maintenance is impossible and solar power is not viable. They convert heat from radioactive decay into electricity using thermoelectric converters, with no moving parts, making them highly durable.
With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements : RTGs are miniature fission reactors. RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts. RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2024 · Topic: Introduction to Space Science and Technology (Fundamental Principles of Rocketry and Space Propulsion)
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