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		nharada on Aug 10, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: JPL's Plan for the Next Mars Helicopter Awh, I thought that meant infinite flight time, but it appears instead it carries the RTG along to recharge Li-ion batteries at night.

Sharlin on Aug 10, 2021 [–]

Yeah, unfortunately power density is not exactly where RTGs shine.

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