Desert RATS 2010: NASA and Challenger Center Hardware Interface Tests
The GSW7000 connected to the Space Exploration Vehicle for charging interface tests at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
Two power interface tests were conducted today at NASA JSC between the GSW7000 solar/wind generator system and NASA’s Habitat Development Unit (HDU) and Space Exploration Vehicle (SEV). The SEV and the HDU, along with the GSW7000 will all participate in the Desert RATS 2010 activities later this month and into September.
Panorama taken from the GSW7000 tower showing the Space Exploration Vehicle before charging interface tests at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view] [Much larger view]
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The GSW7000 connected to the Space Exploration Vehicle for charging interface tests at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
Two power interface tests were conducted today at NASA JSC between the GSW7000 solar/wind generator system and NASA’s Habitat Development Unit (HDU) and Space Exploration Vehicle (SEV). The SEV and the HDU, along with the GSW7000 will all participate in the Desert RATS 2010 activities later this month and into September.
Panorama taken from the GSW7000 tower showing the Space Exploration Vehicle before charging interface tests at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view] [Much larger view]
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Green Trail Energy has partnered with the Challenger Center for Space Science Education to provide logistical and technical support for Education and Public Outreach to be done at NASA’s annual Desert RATS activity in Arizona in a few weeks. This activity is made possible by a Space Act Agreement between NASA and the Challenger Center.
The GSW7000 with wind generator and tower fully deployed at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
The GSW7000 electric system connected to HDU (Habitat Development Unit) at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
The GSW7000 electric system connected to HDU (Habitat Development Unit) at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
The Space Exploration Vehicle as seen from The GSW7000 tower before charging interface tests at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
The GSW7000’s wind generator. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
SIde view of the GSW7000 in stowed (transport) configuration at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
The GSW7000 seen from behind in stowed (transport) configuration at NASA JSC on 5 August 2010. Credit: onorbit.com [larger view]
This year’s education and public outreach activities by the Challenger Center for Space Science Education at NASA Desert RATS were supported by a generous grant from the Coalition for Space Exploration.
