The international space station is nearly at full power. This thanks to the space shuttle Discovery, which arrived with the station’s final solar panel in tote on a uniquely starry St. Patrick’s Day. The $298 million solar module will nearly double the space station’s electricity capacity.
The module contains two 45-foot solar panels which were rolled out by Discovery’s crew late last week. The massive, 115-foot module is a testament to space-based solar power and the brilliance of modern technology. Robot arms spent about two hours hooking up a huge area, which bears the energy-producing panels today. (more…)
Final Solar Panel Delivered to Space Station
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