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NASA Explains How It's Making Batteries For The Moon's Extreme Temperatures
Engadget • • science
Key Points:
- NASA is developing new batteries designed to withstand the Moon's extreme temperatures for future missions like Artemis.
- Traditional lithium-ion batteries use liquid electrolytes that freeze in extreme cold and fail at high temperatures, making them unsuitable for lunar conditions.
- The SPEARS project focuses on creating solid-state batteries using ceramic or polymer materials, which are more resilient to cold and require less energy for thermal management.
- These solid-state batteries still need warming to operate but have not been damaged by extreme cold during testing, showing promise for space applications.
