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Scientists say it’s possible for lunar astronauts to make solar panels using dust from the lunar surface. The panels…

Scientists say it’s possible for lunar astronauts to make solar panels using dust from the lunar surface. The panels could power a future moon…

With options ranging from 22 V to 200 V, the radiation-hardened gate drivers can bolster power system efficiency for any…

With options ranging from 22 V to 200 V, the radiation-hardened gate drivers can bolster power system efficiency for any space mission.

Solar power won’t provide sufficient power for manned missions to Mars. Can nuclear power help?

Solar power won’t provide sufficient power for manned missions to Mars. Can nuclear power help?

ABB modernized NASA's wind tunnel drive for aircraft testing, extending its life by 10+ years.

ABB modernized NASA's wind tunnel drive for aircraft testing, extending its life by 10+ years.

Missions to the Moon and Mars are on the horizon. What will supply power for human space explorers?

Missions to the Moon and Mars are on the horizon. What will supply power for human space explorers?

This article examines the very real impact of cosmic radiation on power electronics.

This article examines the very real impact of cosmic radiation on power electronics.

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.

Fast-charging electric vehicles, hydrogen-fueled aircraft, dry-coated electrodes, and space solar energy top TIME’s list.

Fast-charging electric vehicles, hydrogen-fueled aircraft, dry-coated electrodes, and space solar energy top TIME’s list.

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.

Nuclear dominated the headlines in 2024. Here is some of the most pertinent coverage you may have missed.

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to…

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to just 10 stories.

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in…

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in photovoltaic cells. 

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?

Can BP and NASA's space project develop better energy on Earth?

Can BP and NASA's space project develop better energy on Earth?

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent…

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.