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Sodium-Sulfur Batteries for Satellite Applications
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Abstract
Increases in Air Force satellite power requirements dictate the need to increase battery useable energy density and lifetime over current levels. This paper will summarize efforts by Wright Research and Development Center to develop sodium-sulfur technology into a practical satellite energy storage system for GEO and LEO applications.