5 Ways NASA Uses Solar Power

  • Released Thursday, September 26, 2024
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From studying life on Earth to powering spacecraft across the Solar System, NASA uses solar power to explore near and far.

In September 2024, the Heliophysics Big Year theme is Environment and Sustainability. The Heliophysics Big Year is a global celebration of the Sun’s influence on Earth and the entire solar system. From October 14, 2023, to December 24, 2024, the Heliophysics Big Year celebrates under a theme, sharing opportunities to participate in many solar science events and activities. During the Heliophysics Big Year, participation isn’t limited to science – NASA invites everyone to celebrate the Sun with as many Sun-related activities as they can.

To learn more about NASA’s history with solar power, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/sun/how-nasa-uses-and-improves-solar-power/

Watch this video on the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.

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Music credit: "Neutral Motion" by Eric Chevalier [SACEM] from Universal Production Music

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