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Space Porn

Hi Paratus,
In the first link, it doesn't appear that both of the large sets of panels are tracking the sun ... what's up with that?
 
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/shuttle/sts-114/hires/iss010e23035.jpg">
the shuttle, on the transportable pad, about halfway to the launch site. </a>


woah.
 
Originally posted by: Armitage
Hi Paratus,
In the first link, it doesn't appear that both of the large sets of panels are tracking the sun ... what's up with that?
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Good eye!


That shot was taken right after the shuttle undocked. Due to the fragile nature of the arrays we have to feather them anytime the shuttle is using it's thrusters. Feathering reduces the mechanical loading and erosion of the solar arrays.

The arrays are paper thin. They fold up from over 100 feet down to 6 inches.

 
Originally posted by: Jawo
I can't believe how detailed those pictures are...almost look too perfect 😉
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You'd be surprised what good photos you can get from a disposable camera, and a little imagination 😉
 
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