NASA, JAXA To Conduct 4th Spacewalk; Astronauts To Install Solar Panels to ISS

Medicine & Technology Aug 20, 2021

Two astronauts will do a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Aug. 24, to place a support bracket in preparation for the orbiting laboratory's third new solar array's eventual installation.

Spacesuit Problems Preempt 2 Astronauts From Completing New Solar Panel Installation Outside ISS

Jun 16, 2021

Spacesuit problems encountered by astronauts prevented them from completing installation early today of powerful new solar panels outside the International Space Station.

NASA Successfully Conducts Lucy Spacecraft Solar Panel Deployment Test!

Apr 07, 2021

NASA's Lucy spacecraft successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of both solar panels in preparation for the launch this fall!

Breakthrough Research Identifies Molecule Capable of Storing Solar Energy

Sep 02, 2020

Solar energy has been around as early as the 7th century and evolved from lighting fires to powering entire buildings. One of the latest researches on solar energy identifies a molecule capable of efficiently storing energy from the Sun.

Solar Panels Absorb More Sunlight Thanks to Lockdowns, New Study Reveals

Jun 23, 2020

Lockdowns have reduced air pollution all over the world and gave way to more sunlight being absorbed by the solar panels, just like the solar panels in Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities.

Nighttime Panel Generates Power from the Cold Night Sky

Sep 14, 2019

The nighttime generator works best at night, compensating for lost time when solar cells do not work.