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Description: The Mars Science Laboratory’s radioisotope power system was assembled by putting nuclear heat sources within graphite impact shells into high-strength carbon-carbon modules at Idaho National Laboratory. Learn more about this project and view NASA's Curiosity videos at www.inl.gov/marsrover/
Title: Fueling of the MSL MMRTG 001
Credit: fuel module
Author: Idaho National Laboratory
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