re: I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but ....

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Doug Ellison — 11/7/2004 11:30:15 AM (archived)

"Let's milk the MER design for all it's worth in terms of Mars science and then proceed with a larger RTG powered Mars rover."

Sorry to bust your dreams, but the next rover on mars is RTG powered in 2009.

Doug

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More power to Oppy! - Raoul - 11/5/2004 11:05:03 PM
- Now if only Marvin the Martian could check the oil and tires too. ;-) (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 11/6/2004 7:36:28 PM
- re: More power to Oppy! - Tom Brosz - 11/6/2004 12:23:37 AM
  - re: More power to Oppy! - Doug Ellison - 11/6/2004 12:21:27 PM
    - I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but .... - Gary - 11/7/2004 4:37:56 AM
      - re: I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but .... - pwokenyaw - 11/8/2004 12:30:06 AM
        
        You're right about Mars Sample Return - Gary - 11/8/2004 1:46:15 AM
      - re: I'm pro-nuclear and think RTGs are safe but .... - Doug Ellison - 11/7/2004 11:30:15 AM
        
        Don't be so sure - Gary - 11/7/2004 5:47:48 PM
    - RTG=Sensible? - Nick Hoffman - 11/7/2004 3:51:32 AM
  - Another engineer with no practical experience! - AIRJet MYA$$ - 11/6/2004 6:43:03 AM
    - Electric football! - Lee - 11/7/2004 5:02:54 AM
    - re: Another engineer - Tom Brosz - 11/6/2004 5:17:38 PM
      - Jus joshing T-Bone.... - et - 11/6/2004 5:39:42 PM
        
        Actually, come down to it, I'm with Doug. Go nuke. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 11/6/2004 6:38:32 PM

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