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Re:U.S. eyes building nuclear power plants on the moon, Mars by mechhacker on Sunday July 26, 2020 @03:36PM (#23959558)
This wasn't a typical RTG. It had stirling engine and was a lot more efficient (made a lot more power per unit weight of Pu) than RTG.

I don't think there was any way to save and restart anything if an engine failed as it would have likely destroyed the engine.

https://rps.nasa.gov/system/downloadable_items/36_APP_ASRG_F...

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