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Old 09-24-2018, 04:51 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Nasa does have very efficient solar panels. %40 if i remember correctly. You never get back the energy you invested to make them but for a mission to mars I suppose that is worth it.

I think they would also have very efficient and very expensive bearings too.

Using capacitors for the flight might be a good idea. They are not effected by the cold and have many more cycles than batteries.
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