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steorraThe $15 Million Budget Battle That May End Outer Solar System Exploration
Solar panels don't work very well in the outer solar system, because there's less sunlight out there. The most successful power source for spacecraft in the outer solar system uses Plutonium 238. Due to budget issues, Plutonium 238 isn't getting made; without it, making new outer solar system spacecraft will be practically impossible.
(Unless someone comes up with a new viable power source...)
Solar panels don't work very well in the outer solar system, because there's less sunlight out there. The most successful power source for spacecraft in the outer solar system uses Plutonium 238. Due to budget issues, Plutonium 238 isn't getting made; without it, making new outer solar system spacecraft will be practically impossible.
(Unless someone comes up with a new viable power source...)
