Solar Array Collection

International Space Station, March 2009. Backlit view of the ISS with solar array

Roof Space Station Concept, 1984. Creator: NASA
Roof Space Station Concept, 1984. Johnson Space Center " roof" concept for a space station. The " roof" was covered with solar array cells

Skylab and Earth Limb
An overhead view of the Skylab Orbital Workshop in Earth orbit as photographed from the Skylab 4 Command and Service Modules (CSM) during the final fly-around by the CSM before returning home

WISE space telescope C015 / 4554
WISE space telescope. Telescope of NASAs Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) with the aperture cover removed during assembly

WISE space telescope. NASAs Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) spacecraft on a work stand. At left on the spacecraft is the fixed panel solar array

ISS and star trails, from space C013 / 4895
ISS and star trails. Time exposure image of star trails and the Earth (bottom) taken from the International Space Station (ISS)

Deep Space 1 craft
Deep Space 1 spacecraft. Computer illustration of NASAs Deep Space 1 spacecraft, launched on 24th October 1998 to test new technologies

Sun reflected in a solar panel. Also known as photovoltaic systems, solar panels are a means of converting the suns rays into direct electrical current

Space debris collision, artwork

Asteroid mining settlement, artwork
Asteroid mining settlement. Computer artwork of a hypothetical mining settlement on the binary asteroid 90 Antiope. This pair of asteroids orbits in the main part of the outer asteroid belt between

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In March 2009, the International Space Station witnessed a remarkable addition - solar arrays. These incredible structures were not only limited to space; their concept dates back to 1984 when NASA introduced the Roof Space Station Concept. Fast forward to April 2, 2021, and we see dedicated NASA and Boeing workers carefully lifting these solar arrays into flight support equipment for the International Space Station. The precision and expertise of these workers are evident as they maneuver the massive solar arrays in the high bay of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The sight of these cutting-edge technologies being positioned onto flight support equipment is awe-inspiring. Before their installation, we catch a glimpse of two out of six solar arrays awaiting their ascent into space. Spectrolab in Sylmar, California serves as an essential hub where Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft's they are prepared for deployment outside Earth's atmosphere. At the loading dock outside NASA's Space Station Processing Facility high bay, anticipation fills the air as preparations continue for this groundbreaking mission. John Carr stands proudly among his team members as co-principal investigator for NASA's Lightweight Integrated Solar Array and Transceiver Project - a testament to human ingenuity and dedication towards harnessing renewable energy sources beyond our planet. These captivating images showcase humanity's relentless pursuit of exploration while highlighting our commitment to sustainable practices even amidst challenging environments like outer space. As we witness advancements like these, it becomes clear that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to unlocking new frontiers and embracing cleaner energy solutions for a brighter future both on Earth and beyond.