EPISODE · Oct 28, 2013 · 32 MIN

It's Hot! Plutonium 238 is Back

from Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · host The Planetary Society

Casey Dreier tells the winding tale of Plutonium 238, the radioactive isotope that is vital for exploration of the solar system. The US came dangerously close to exhausting its supply. Even with production restarted, there are major challenges facing explorers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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