Sterling engine in space

kris Super Member Posts: 22,655	Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 17:08:43 GMT via mobile Jim likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kris on May 3, 2023 17:08:43 GMT www.popularmechanics.com/space/moon-mars/a43700416/stirling-power-converter-china/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowFBPOP

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kris Super Member Posts: 22,655	Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 17:15:46 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kris on May 3, 2023 17:15:46 GMT May 3, 2023 17:12:59 GMT naughtyfox said: Fascinating. Does a responsible adult know your on the Internet?

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‎ Super Member Posts: 8,904	Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 17:56:18 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ‎ on May 3, 2023 17:56:18 GMT It was an expensive one made by Rover or possibly Honda.
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kris Super Member Posts: 22,655	Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 18:23:08 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kris on May 3, 2023 18:23:08 GMT May 3, 2023 17:56:18 GMT ‎ said: It was an expensive one made by Rover or possibly Honda. what was?

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Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 18:43:30 GMT

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May 3, 2023 18:23:08 GMT kris said:

May 3, 2023 17:56:18 GMT ‎ said:

It was an expensive one made by Rover or possibly Honda.

what was?

The Stirling engine. Rover Stirling, geddit? Although it was actually called "Rover Sterling". With an E rather than an I.

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Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 18:45:27 GMT via mobile

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Post by kris on May 3, 2023 18:45:27 GMT

May 3, 2023 18:43:30 GMT Mr Stabby said:

May 3, 2023 18:23:08 GMT kris said:

what was?

The Stirling engine. Rover Stirling, geddit? Although it was actually called "Rover Sterling". With an E rather than an I.

I’ll take your word for it.

Aloysius Long Standing Member Al-oh-wish-us Posts: 4,737	Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 18:48:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Aloysius on May 3, 2023 18:48:46 GMT And now a few words from an enthusiastic nutter:

kris Super Member Posts: 22,655	Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 19:03:30 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kris on May 3, 2023 19:03:30 GMT Well anyway I thought it was quite interesting, the Chinese have been the first to run a nuclear powered sterling engine in space. Apparently they need a back up to solar. Or maybe it’s to power laser weapons?

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Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 19:35:41 GMT

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Post by Aloysius on May 3, 2023 19:35:41 GMT

May 3, 2023 19:03:30 GMT kris said:

Well anyway I thought it was quite interesting, the Chinese have been the first to run a nuclear powered sterling engine in space. Apparently they need a back up to solar. Or maybe it’s to power laser weapons?

It is interesting. I'd never heard of a Sterling engine. Good post.

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Sterling engine in space May 3, 2023 19:47:08 GMT via mobile

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May 3, 2023 19:35:41 GMT Aloysius said:

May 3, 2023 19:03:30 GMT kris said:

Well anyway I thought it was quite interesting, the Chinese have been the first to run a nuclear powered sterling engine in space. Apparently they need a back up to solar. Or maybe it’s to power laser weapons?

It is interesting. I'd never heard of a Sterling engine. Good post.

Well I’m glad someone enjoyed it.