Solar Arrays Collection

Illustration, International Space Station spacecraft

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With the blackness of space and clouds over Earth forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space

Solar array panels on the Russian segment of the International Space Station
February 5, 2014 - Solar array panels on the Russian segment of the International Space Station and a blue and white part of Earth

Dawn robotic spacecraft orbiting Ceres and Vesta, members of the asteroid belt, to study them in space

Fish-eye lens view of a portion of the International Space Station
May 27, 2011 - Fish-eye lens view of a portion of the International Space Station and the docked space shuttle Endeavour

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around Ceres
Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft entering orbit around the dwarf planet Ceres. In late November 2015 Dawn will descend to its closest orbit around Ceres at a distance of about 230 miles

The International Space Station and docked space shuttle Endeavour
May 23, 2011 - The International Space Station and docked Space Shuttle Endeavour, backdropped by Earth and the blackness of space

A shadow of the moon from a solar eclipse spreads across cloud cover on Earth
May 20, 2012 - A shadow of the moon from a solar eclipse spreads across cloud cover on Earth

The starboard truss of the International Space Station
May 20, 2011 - The starboard truss of the International Space Station. The newly-installed Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) is visible at center left

The International Space Station backdropped against clouds over Earth
March 7, 2011 - The International Space Station backdropped against clouds over Earth

View from space of a setting Sun above part of southwestern Australia
April 1, 2013 - The sun is about to set in this scene showing parts of southwestern Australia. Several of the orbital outposts solar array panels are seen in the foreground

Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
July 12, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz (foreground), and a Russian Progress supply ship (background), are docked to the International Space Station

Artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission
An artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission

The Hubble Space Telescope in Earth orbit

Space station in orbit around Earth

The unpiloted ISS Progress 42 supply vehicle
October 29, 2011 - The unpiloted ISS Progress 42 supply vehicle

SpaceX Dragon in the grasp of Canadarm2
March 3, 2013 - SpaceX Dragon in the grasp of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System or Canadarm2, backdropped by a blue and white Earth

Space station in orbit around Earth with space shuttle

Artists concept of NASAs Juno spacecraft during its Earth flyby gravity assist. On Earth below, the southern Atlantic Ocean is visible, along with the coast of Argentina

The Cygnus spacecraft in the grasp of Canadarm2
September 29, 2013 - The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in the grasp of the Canadarm2. Earths horizon and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

Possible structures surrounding the star KIC 8462852
An artists illustration of the possible structures surrounding the star KIC 8462852. The Kepler observatory has discovered massive objects in orbit around the star

Artists depiction of a satellite in orbit around an Earth-like world and moon
An artists depiction of a satellite in orbit around an Earth-like world and moon

Space shuttle docked at the International Space Station
A depiction of the space shuttle docked at the International Space Station orbiting Earth

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the International Space Stations Canadarm2 robotic arm

The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in orbit above Earth
September 29, 2013 - The first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in orbit above Earth

A close-up view of the International Space Station
March 7, 2011 - A close-up view of the International Space Station

The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft backdropped by Earth
November 12, 2013 - The Russian Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft docked to the Rassvet or Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM-1)

A large mass of storm clouds over the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil and the Equator
July 4, 2013 - A large mass of storm clouds over the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil and the Equator. A Russian spacecraft, docked to the orbiting outpost

Orion module orbiting an asteroid

Close-up view of the solar arrays on the International Space Station
September 14, 2006 - Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the International Space Station today

A Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
January 6, 2011 - Newfoundland and clouds over the North Atlantic Ocean share a scene with a Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft
September 23, 2014 - The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for grapple and berthing

Spaceships used by different alien races are scattered throughout the galaxy
As mankind reached out further into space, meeting alien races became more common place. The exchange of technology between these alien races made deeper space travel easier and more common place

Asteroid Lander departs from Deep Space Vehicle
A manned Asteroid Lander departs from a combination Deep Space Vehicle (DSV) and Extended Stay Module (ESM) as a first step toward exploring the large asteroid below

Orion module in orbit above Earth

The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer in the grasp of a robotic arm
February 11, 2014 - The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory robotic arm, as it deploys a set of NanoRacks CubeSats

The Cygnus spacecraft attached to the Harmony Node in the grasp of Canadarm2
October 5, 2013 - Attached to the Harmony node, the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft in the grasp of the Canadarm2. The thin line of Earths atmosphere provides the backdrop for the scene

The Mariner 5 spacecraft against a black background

Artists concept of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres
An artists depiction of the Dawn spacecraft as it approaches an encounter with Ceres. The satellite will investigate the two bright spots on the surface of the dwarf planet

Rosetta probe and comet 67P Churyumov-Gerasimenko

International Space Station solar array panels and planet Earth
May 21, 2011 - International Space Station solar array panels and a blue and white part of Earth

Canadarm2 robotic arm releases the Cygnus spacecraft
October 22, 2013 - The International Space Stations Canadarm2 releases the Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene

A northern hemisphere mid-Atlantic low pressure system
February 23, 2013 - View from space of a northern hemisphere mid-Atlantic low pressure system

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

Soyuz deep space explorer docked begins to leave Earth orbit
A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with a three-person extended stay module begins to leave Earth orbit with the aid of a Russian-made upper stage booster rocket

The Hubble Space Telescope backdropped by planet Earth
April 25, 1990 - The Hubble Space Telescope backdropped by planet Earth

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
January 31, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station. A blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

Fish-eye lens view of the Enhanced International Space Station Boom Assembly
May 27, 2011 - Fish-eye lens view of the newly-attached 50-foot-long Enhanced International Space Station Boom Assembly

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In the vast expanse of space, solar arrays play a crucial role in harnessing the power of the sun. Two out of four solar array wings gracefully unfurl behind the spacecraft adapter jettison fairing panels, showcasing their intricate design and engineering brilliance. With precision and expertise, technicians from the European Space Agency and Airbus/Airbus Netherlands conduct an illumination test on these remarkable solar arrays. Their meticulous work ensures that every panel is functioning optimally to capture sunlight and convert it into energy. The final solar array wing is carefully installed, ready to receive its protective covering on NASA's Orion spacecraft. Rachid Amekrane, Integration Test Director at Airbus Defence and Space, lends his expertise in securing this vital shield for optimal performance during missions. Meanwhile, technicians delicately remove another set from NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON). These advanced panels hold immense potential for scientific exploration as they are tested within the confines of a secure building. Members of the European Service Module processing team join forces with ESA and Airbus technicians to ensure seamless integration between various components. Together, they strive towards unlocking new frontiers by utilizing cutting-edge technology like these powerful solar arrays. As preparations continue for Artemis I mission aboard Orion spacecraft, a protective cover panel finds its place over one of the awe-inspiring solar arrays. This safeguard guarantees uninterrupted functionality even amidst challenging conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere. Eager anticipation fills the air as a comprehensive deployment test awaits NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON). Technicians extend its impressive solar array system with utmost care and precision - paving the way for groundbreaking research in understanding our planet's ionosphere. These captivating glimpses into the world highlight humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. With each delicate maneuver performed by skilled hands, we inch closer to unraveling mysteries beyond our home planet while relying on renewable sources such as these ingenious creations powered by sunlight itself.