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Could the radiation on Mars be used to generate electricity?
Asked by gorillapaws (30558)
April 26th, 2021
As I understand it, Mars doesn’t have protection of a robust magnetosphere like we enjoy on Earth. This results in a much higher amount of radiation on the surface, which will pose significant challenges for visitors. There is also much less solar energy available due to the distance from the Sun.
This begs the question, since radiation is a form of energy, could it be harnessed to produce electricity?
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