15-year battery sought for civilian, military satellites.

AuthorWilliams, Robert H.
PositionTECH TALK

Production of a relatively lightweight battery with an operating life of 15 years in space is the goal of Yardney Technical Products Inc. of Pawcatuck, Conn., and its subsidiary, Lithion Inc.

These companies are working on modifications to lithium-ion batteries that include cutting edge monitoring and equalization systems that particularly would be applicable to satellites that are being developed for space-based ballistic...

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