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A radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) consists of a radioactive material (e.g. plutonium-238) that decays, releasing heat. This heat is then converted into electricity through the Seebeck effect in thermocouples within the RTG. The electricity generated can power missions in space where solar power is not feasible.

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