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NASA develops resilient batteries for extreme lunar temperatures

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NASA is developing new battery technology to withstand the extreme temperature fluctuations on the Moon, which can range from 212 degrees F (100 C) in the day to -328 F (-200 C) at night. Current lithium-ion batteries, which rely on liquid electrolytes, are not suitable for these conditions as they can freeze or overheat. The SPEARS (Solid Power for Extreme Environment Adaptability and Resilience in Space) project is creating batteries with solid materials that are more resilient to cold and require less thermal management, potentially enabling future lunar missions like Artemis and even applications on Earth. AI

IMPACT Enables future space exploration and potentially new terrestrial battery applications.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a research and development project by NASA for new battery technology.

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NASA develops resilient batteries for extreme lunar temperatures

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures

    Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmos.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmos. https://www. engadget.com/2287038/nas

    NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmos. https://www. engadget.com/2287038/nasa-expl ains-how-its-making-batteries-for-the-moons-extreme-temperatures/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets #…

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