Researchers plan to use radioactive isotopes to power systems on a future Mars rover.
26 August 2026
Researchers plan to use radioactive isotopes to power systems on a future Mars rover.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-02514-4This article is part of Nature Outlook: Nuclear power, a supplement produced with financial support from Oklo Inc.. Nature maintains full independence in all editorial decisions related to the content. About this content.
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