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NASA is building batteries that survive the Moon's extreme cold
Original: NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmo
NASA has detailed its work on new battery technology designed to withstand the Moon's extreme temperatures, where conventional lithium-ion cells fail. Standard lithium-ion batteries struggle in the intense cold of lunar nights and permanently shadowed craters, so engineers are developing alternative chemistries capable of operating in those conditions. The work matters for upcoming crewed missions, since reliable power storage is essential for lunar habitats, rovers and equipment that must survive temperature swings of hundreds of degrees.
Why now: Interest in Artemis-era lunar missions is driving attention to the practical engineering challenges of keeping hardware powered on the Moon.
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