Comment Comment by 11thEarlOfMar Stupid question, but where is Perseverance's energy source?Answer: PlutoniumIt powers a Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.The plutonium decays at a few % per year, so that means it should be able to bring Elon a sandwich when he lands.https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/spacecraft/rover/electrical-p... parent 11thEarlOfMar 5 years ago
Answer: Plutonium
It powers a Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.
The plutonium decays at a few % per year, so that means it should be able to bring Elon a sandwich when he lands.
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/spacecraft/rover/electrical-p...