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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 hours ago

These types of energy generating current from radioactive decay exist and are used to power spacecraft for years. Not very efficient and the cost/benefit ratio is really only justified on space exploration budgets.

Short answer to why aren't we doing X is always, always, cost.