Stirling in Deep Space.

• Autores: Mark Wolverton
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 298, Nº. 3, 2008, págs. 22-22
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article reports that the U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) is preparing to replace the radioisotope fuel used to power its deep-space probes with Stirling engines. Developed in the 19th century, the Stirling engine's simpler design and smaller size means it consumes less fuel making it inexpensive to launch. The Stirling engine may be employed to reach outer planets and carry manned missions to Mars.