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The S-6 solar array stuck by stiction that threatened station power
The International Space Station needs more power, but a critical solar array, stored for eight years, risks stiction and might not unfurl.
The S-6 solar array stuck by stiction that threatened station power
This episode explores the challenges faced by a space shuttle mission tasked with delivering a vital solar array to the International Space Station. It details the technical hurdles and delays leading up to the launch, and the uncertainty surrounding the deployment of hardware stored for nearly a decade.
Event: STS-119 Launch
Date: March 15, 2009
Location: Kennedy Space Center
Payload: S-6…
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