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Originally Posted by Eratosthenes
The Voyager probes are still powered by radioisotope based power generators (Plutonium)
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Yes but, apart from the fact there's not much material left to create RTGs, they don't produce anywhere near enough power.
For this kind of application a small fission reactor like the ones found in nuclear submarines would be suitable. In fact they're perfect, and if public opinion and political will allow, it could be a great new peaceful use for those small reactors without too much modification.