Solar Energy
3. Solar Energy in Space
Much of the solar energy that reaches earth is visible light. Now you will research how solar energy is used and needed in space including on the Mars rovers, the International Space Station, and in planning for colonization of Mars.
- The Rover’s Energy -- http://mars.nasa.gov/mer/mission/spacecraft_rover_energy.html
- http://mars.nasa.gov/mer/technology/bb_power.html
- Solar Arrays -- https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/elements/solar_arrays.html#.V83eO5grK00
- Anatomy of the Space Station -- http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/assembly/component_view.pdf
- International Space Station Electrical Power System (Page 50) -- http://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/np-2015-05-022-jsc-iss-guide-2015-update-111015-508c.pdf
- Mars One: Mission Feasibility (Solar Panels) -- http://www.mars-one.com/mission/technical-feasibility
- Missions for Mars: What’s for Dinner? -- http://www.space.com/12919-nasa-mars-astronaut-space-food.html
- Space Farming Yields a Crop of Benefits for Earth -- http://www.nasa.gov/feature/space-farming-yields-a-crop-of-benefits-for-earth
How do the Mars rovers use and need solar energy?
How is solar energy used and needed on the International Space Station?
How will solar energy be used and needed if Mars is colonized?