ISS astronauts install final iROSA solar panel to augment aging ISS power systems

· Nasaspaceflight · Nov. 6, 2026, 1:21 a.m.
Summary
Astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk successfully installed the final iROSA solar panels on the International Space Station, completing a power upgrade that has been ongoing for over five years. This upgrade enhances the aging power systems of the ISS to ensure adequate energy supply for operations through 2030. The update follows the deterioration of the original solar panels and consists of both completed and additional installations to meet projected power needs.