RTG's on the Lunar Module

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From: Dave Garnett
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1993 14:45

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Peering at a cut-away drawing of the Lunar Module the other day
I noticed what appears to be a Radioisotope Thermal Generator
mounted on the outside low down.

Was this intended to power some experiment - I don't think
that they generate very much power (order 80 watts ?)

What are the radiation hazards (to the crew) associated
with such a thing, as I understand that they comprise an
unshielded lump of plutonium ?

Dave

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