I’m curious, I had read that the use of SNAP batteries for satellites and probes was facing difficulties to source enough Pu.
Maybe they weren't willing to pay enough
I’m curious, I had read that the use of SNAP batteries for satellites and probes was facing difficulties to source enough Pu.
Maybe they weren't willing to pay enough
This is sort of what I was referring to.
Pu238 for space applications is not interchangeable with Pu239 which is used for reactors and bombs,
I quite like this 1964 video, considering that the UK now wants to dispose of its Pu stockpile.
"Since 2011, to compensate for the decline in nuclear energy production, Japan has significantly increased its imports of fossil fuels, notably coal, gas, and oil. However, with a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Tokyo is again looking to nuclear and renewable energy sources to limit its dependence on polluting energy sources. Currently, with one of the most polluting energy mixes among G7 nations, Japan aims for nuclear power to represent 20 to 22% of its electricity by 2030, compared to less than 10% today."