International Space Station to Test New Form of Roll-Out Solar Array

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An experiment that recently arrived at the International Space Station will test a new solar array design that rolls up to form a compact cylinder for launch with significantly less mass and volume, potentially offering substantial cost savings as well as an increase in power for satellites. Smaller and lighter than traditional solar panels, the […]

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June 21, 2017 at 07:50AM