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This Sources Sought Notice seeks capabilities, innovative ideas for new system development, fiscal estimates, and potential collaboration that could lead to an industry/Government contract for development of a Dynamic Radioisotope Power System (DRPS) for use on the moon with desired extensibility to other solar system destinations.

Dynamic Radioisotope Power Systems Sources Sought Notice has been Released

Dynamic Radioisotope Power Systems Sources Sought Notice has been Released

Humanity's first and (so far) last visit to the outermost giant planet in our solar system was a monumental event for scientists and the public alike.

Power for Decades: Radioisotope Generator Helps Voyager 2 Keep Exploring 30 Years After Neptune Flyby

Power for Decades: Radioisotope Generator Helps Voyager 2 Keep Exploring 30 Years After Neptune Flyby

Two NASA scientists studying next-generation thermoelectric materials and converters for applications to radioisotope power systems have been awarded the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award by the International Thermoelectric Society for their decades-long leadership and contributions to the field.

International Thermoelectric Society Honors Two NASA Scientists for Contributions to Advancements in Radioisotope Power Technology

International Thermoelectric Society Honors Two NASA Scientists for Contributions to Advancements in Radioisotope Power Technology

NASA gives the go-ahead to fuel the Mars 2020 rover's Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator, which will power rover and help keep it warm while exploring Mars.

Fueling of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Power System Begins

Fueling of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Power System Begins

NASA has announced that our next destination in the solar system is the unique, richly organic world Titan.

NASA's Dragonfly Will Fly Around Titan Looking for Origins, Signs of Life

NASA's Dragonfly Will Fly Around Titan Looking for Origins, Signs of Life

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have automated part of the process of producing plutonium-238, which is used by NASA to fuel deep space exploration.

Department of Energy Applies Automation to Improve Plutonium Fuel Production

Department of Energy Applies Automation to Improve Plutonium Fuel Production