Humans are gearing up to land and explore the Red Planet in the coming years. But with limited resources and harsh conditions, every ounce of weight matters.
A major obstacle is ensuring a consistent energy source for bases, rovers, and other equipment needed for Mars exploration and habitation.
Since it’s difficult to transport a lot of infrastructure to Mars, researchers are looking for alternative solutions.
A team of scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China has presented a novel solution — a unique battery designed to harness the Martian atmosphere as its fuel during discharge.
“This approach significantly reduces the battery’s weight, making it more suitable for space missions,” the researchers noted in the press release.
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