Global supplies of Plutonium-238 for radioisotope thermoelectric generators are limited
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 77/100
Global supplies of Plutonium-238 for radioisotope thermoelectric generators are historically limited, which has prompted recent efforts to restart and secure domestic production chains for space missions.
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Development of the generation III (ATR generation I) Plutonium-238 production target design.
2023 · cited by 1
This study highlights the ongoing national efforts to establish a domestic supply chain and production targets specifically because Plutonium-238 supplies are limited.
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Shortage of plutonium-238 jeopardizes NASA’s planetary science missions
2010 · cited by 1
This report discusses how shortages of Plutonium-238 have historically jeopardized NASA's planetary science missions due to restricted availability.