NASA telescope deploys solar array

NASA sent the world's most powerful telescope into space on Dec. 25. It deployed and powered a related PV array 30 minutes after launch.From pv magazine USA NASA launched the Webb Space Telescope on Christmas Day. Thirty minutes later, it deployed and activated Webb's fold-out solar array. Image: NASA The world's most powerful telescope, which is set to study phenomena like the formation of planets, uses less power than one might think. In fact, only 1 kilowatt, equivalent to the power use of microwaving your lunch, is needed to power the device. Webb will stay energy-efficient more than 1 ...

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