Two astronauts aboard the American Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) International Space Station (ISS) embarked on a challenging task to power the solar energy system the station needs. Astronauts will power the ISS to install new solar panels they embark on a grueling spacewalk.

Astronauts Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio are actually on a mission into space, leaving the station to install the International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array, abbreviated as iROSA. About the task last 7 hours Waiting.

You can follow the spacewalk of the two astronauts via the link below

The current solar panels that power the ISS are now 20 years old, which means This means that they have already reached the end of their 15-year lifespan. While the existing panels won’t work as efficiently as before, they won’t be completely removed from the station and will continue to power the astronauts’ science work in space, along with the new solar power system.

iROSA panels, when fully open They can reach a length of 18 meters. however, they still have very small dimensions compared to existing solar panels. However, thanks to developing technology, the new solar arrays will be able to provide the same amount of energy to the ISS, despite their smaller size.

Astronauts who performed the spacewalk also set up iROSA, as well as some for the station. maintenance tasks will do too. By the way, if you’re wondering which astronaut is who during the live broadcast; Astronaut Josh Cassada in a red-striped space suit and Frank Rubio in a plain white suit.