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NASA, Others Increasing Reliance On Solar Power For Space Explorations

United States (US)-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently proposed to develop a global mobility Mars exploration platform. It was called ‘Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer’ (MAGGIE). It’s a compact fixed wing aircraft with ultra-high productivity efficiency powered by solar energy. It’s used to fly in the Martian atmosphere with vertical take-off/landing (VTOL) […]

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Solar Energy Aided In Soft Landing Of Chandrayaan-3

India has scripted history by launching its third moon mission, called ‘Chandrayaan-3’. This mission as per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was undertaken to explore the lunar surface. As per the ISRO report, the electronic subsystems of the satellite are powered by solar energy, generated by solar panels, and stored in batteries, as per details shared by ISRO. […]

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Trial Shows Possibility Of Solar Power Transmission From Space To Earth 

The success of solar power on the Earth is already getting traction, leading to faster adoption of clean energy worldwide. However, have you ever wondered about the possibility of getting solar energy from space without any wired connections? Early trials have shown that such systems are feasible.  A space solar power prototype launched into orbit in […]

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