= Radioisotope Power Systems FAQ by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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https://science.nasa.gov/planetary-science/programs/radioisotope-power-systems/faq/
NASA's primary institutional account distinguishes radioactive heat generation from thermoelectric electricity conversion and describes the importance of isotope lifetime and mission duration. The discussion is used for the general principles of an <RTG>, not for a generator construction specification.
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