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On Apollo and later Apollo missions the scientific experiments were powered by Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators RTG Here we see astronaut Alan Bean Apollo lunar module pilot transferring kilograms lb of plutonium- from the lunar module to the RT

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Curiositys kg of Plutonium- dioxide glowing its graphite container red hot Heat given off by the decay of this isotope is converted into electric voltage by thermocouples providing constant power during all seasons and through the day and night

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