ISS Gets Massive Solar Upgrade | Bangor News

The ISS just got a major power boost with the successful deployment of a massive new solar array—big enough for a tennis court and set to increase power by 25%. This upgrade is critical for extending the station’s operational life to at least 2030, ensuring it remains a vital hub for science and international collaboration in orbit. Astronauts executed a delicate spacewalk to install it, proving human ingenuity can thrive even in zero gravity. It’s not just about keeping lights on—it’s enabling cutting-edge research and keeping astronauts’ daily lives—and their coffee makers—running smoothly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63f68938e42901c2