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NASA develops extreme-temperature batteries for Moon missions

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NASA is developing new batteries for lunar missions through its SPEARS project, aiming to overcome the limitations of current lithium-ion technology in extreme temperatures. These advanced batteries utilize solid electrolytes, making them more resilient to the Moon's vast temperature fluctuations, which can range from 212°F (100°C) in the day to -328°F (-200°C) at night. While initially designed for lunar and Martian environments, this technology could potentially find applications on Earth. AI

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NASA develops extreme-temperature batteries for Moon missions

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  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.

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