Two Astronauts Take to Space to Install Solar Panels

Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of the American Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) embarked on a challenging task to power the solar energy system needed by the station. Astronauts will power the ISS to install new solar panels they are embarking on a grueling spacewalk.

Astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio are actually performing a mission in space, leaving the station to install the International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array, abbreviated as iROSA. About the task take 7 hours Waiting.

You can follow the spacewalk of the two astronauts from the link below

The current solar panels powering the ISS are now 20 years old, which means It means that they have already reached the end of their 15-year useful life. However, the existing panels, although not working as efficiently as before, will not be completely removed from the station and will continue to power the astronauts’ scientific work in space, along with the new solar power system.

iROSA panels, when fully opened They can reach a length of 18 meters. however, they still have very small dimensions compared to existing solar energy panels. However, thanks to the developing technology, the new solar energy panels will be able to provide the same amount of energy to the ISS, despite their smaller size.

Astronauts performing the spacewalk also set up iROSA, as well as some for the station. maintenance tasks will also do. By the way, if you are wondering which astronaut is who during the live broadcast; Astronaut Josh Cassada in a red-striped spacesuit and Frank Rubio in a plain white suit.