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NASA Plans the Final Two Roll-Out Solar Arrays for the ISS
NASA schedules two spacewalks to install the station’s seventh and eighth roll-out solar arrays, completing its power augmentation upgrades.
Two planned spacewalks will complete the ISS solar array upgrades
NASA announced plans for Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk to install the International Space Station's seventh roll-out solar array on October 29 and its eighth on November 5. The agency says the final pair will complete its power augmentation upgrades, with all eight arrays increasing available power by up to 30 percent. A preview news conference is scheduled for October 20.
Would you watch a live spacewalk to see the solar arrays installed?
Connie Brew