SpaceX's upcoming cargo launch to include upgraded solar arrays and innovative satellite technology.
TL;DR
Two upgraded roll-out solar arrays will be launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on SpaceX's 28th resupply mission. The new ISS Roll-Out Solar Arrays (iROSA) will be installed by astronauts Steve Bowen and Woody Hoburg during two spacewalks later this month. The iROSA units are part of a mid-life upgrade of the ISS's power supply, with the new arrays set to partially cover the older solar panels. The ISS's power system will be capable of generating 215 kilowatts of electricity with the installation of the new arrays.
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