[NIAC 2023] Radioactive Flashlight for Moon Rovers

Published: May 18, 2023, 3 p.m.

In the second part of my conversation with Dr Christopher Morrison we discuss his second NIAC award. It suggests creating a power source that can also be a science instrument.

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\U0001f449 Interstellar Sample Return with Dr Chris Morrison:
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\U0001f449 Part I with Dr Chris Morrison:
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\U0001f449 More about the NIAC grant:
\nhttps://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2023/EmberCore_Flashlight/

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  • 00:00 Intro
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  • 00:36 What is the EmberCore Flashlight
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  • 12:39 Perspectives for deep space missions
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  • 17:33 Who will buy such Flashlights
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