Solar Panels Collection (#6)

A portion of the International Space Station
May 31, 2009 - A portion of the International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space

A solar array wing on the International Space Station
January 30, 2008 - A solar array wing on the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 16 crewmember during a session of extravehicular activity

Close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space Station
December 2003 - Post 10A close up view of the Shuttle docked to Node 2 of the International Space Station

International Space Station solar array panels and planet Earth
May 21, 2011 - International Space Station solar array panels and a blue and white part of Earth

Canadarm2 robotic arm releases the Cygnus spacecraft
October 22, 2013 - The International Space Stations Canadarm2 releases the Orbital Sciences Cygnus commercial craft. A blue and white part of Earth provides the backdrop for the scene

The Progress 46 spacecraft
April 19, 2012 - The Progress 46 spacecraft departs from the International Space Station

A northern hemisphere mid-Atlantic low pressure system
February 23, 2013 - View from space of a northern hemisphere mid-Atlantic low pressure system

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is suspended in the grasp of the Candarm2
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is suspended in the grasp of the Candarm2 robotic arm some 240 miles above Earth

The docked Soyuz 14 and Progress 26 resupply vehicle
August 12, 2007 - The docked Soyuz 14 (TMA-10) (foreground) and Progress 26 resupply vehicle are featured in this image photographed by a STS-118 crewmember from a window on the International Space

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft with Earths horizon in the background
May 25, 2012 - With darkness, Earths horizon and thin line of atmosphere forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International

Artists concept of the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite, also referred to as ICEsat. The Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat)

International Space Station backdropped againts a blue and white Earth
November 26, 2006 - From inside Endeavour, one of the STS-126 astronauts recorded this view of part of one of the International Space Station trusses and part of a solar panel

An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle paired with a Soyuz TMA spacecraft
An Orion class Crew Exploration Vehicle (aka Deep Space Vehicle) is paired with a Soyuz TMA-M manned spacecraft for a joint deep space rendezvous with a satellite parked in a gravitationally stable

The International Space Station backdropped by Earths horizon
March 25, 2009 - The International Space Station, backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon

A satellite firing an energy weapon at a target on Earth
A composite image of a satellite firing an energy weapon at a target on Earth

The separation of an Earth entry vehicle on a proposed Mars Sample Return Mission
This artists concept of a proposed Mars sample return mission portrays the separation of an Earth entry vehicle, bearing a container of Martian rock samples

A space probe investigates a cloud covered planet in outer space
A space probe investigates a beautiful cloud covered planet in outer space. Clouds swirl over the planets surface and through its atmosphere

A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with an extended stay module
A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with a three-person extended stay module soars over the Moon with the aid of a Russian-made upper stage booster rocket

Artists concept of NASAs MAVEN spacecraft
This artists concept depicts NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft near Mars. MAVEN is in development for launch in 2013

The International Space Station and the Columbus laboratory
March 18, 2009 - The Columbus laboratory, starboard truss and solar array panels; along with the Canadarm2 of the International Space Station are featured in this image

Space Shuttle Discovery docked to the International Space Station
August 3, 2005 - The blackness of space and Earths horizon form the backdrop for this image featuring the nose of the Space Shuttle Discovery while docked to the International Space Station

Soyuz deep space explorer docked begins to leave Earth orbit
A manned Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft docked with a three-person extended stay module begins to leave Earth orbit with the aid of a Russian-made upper stage booster rocket

The Hubble Space Telescope backdropped by planet Earth
April 25, 1990 - The Hubble Space Telescope backdropped by planet Earth

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
January 31, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked to the International Space Station. A blue and white part of Earth and the blackness of space provide the backdrop for the scene

The Progress 41 resupply vehicle in orbit
January 29, 2011 - An unpiloted ISS Progress 41 resupply vehicle approaches the International Space Station, bringing 1, 918 pounds of propellant, 110 pounds of oxygen, 926 pounds of water and 3

The Florida peninsula
January 31, 2009 - The entire Florida peninsula is visible in this image photographed from the International Space Station by an Expedition 18 crew member

A portion of the Columbus laboratory, starboard truss and solar array panels
March 19, 2009 - Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon, a portion of the Columbus laboratory, starboard truss and solar array panels are featured in this image

Artists rendering of the port side of the International Space Station
April 2004 - This artists rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station following the April 21, 2004 docking of the Soyuz 8 to the nadir port of the Zarya module

Fish-eye lens view of the Enhanced International Space Station Boom Assembly
May 27, 2011 - Fish-eye lens view of the newly-attached 50-foot-long Enhanced International Space Station Boom Assembly

Mars Odyssey spacecraft over martian sunrise
October 28, 2003 - Odyssey over Martian Sunrise. The Mars Odyssey spacecraft passes above a portion of the planet that is rotating into the sunlight in this artists concept illustration

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft prior to being released by the Canadarm2 robotic arm
May 31, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the International Space Stations Canadarm2 robotic arm to allow it to head toward a splashdown in the Pacific

The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
May 25, 2012 - The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft approaches the International Space Station for grapple and berthing

The International Space Station, backdropped by a blue and white Earth
March 25, 2009 - The International Space Station, backdropped by a blue and white Earth

A repaired solar array on the International Space Station
November 5, 2007 - Close-up view of a repaired solar array on the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station
February 26, 2011 - Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, space shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station during STS-133 rendezvous and docking operations

A satellite out in the vast beautiful universe

A photovoltaic system of solar cells
Camp Pendleton is going greener with the use of renewable energy, by developing a photovoltaic system of solar panels. The photovoltaic system uses solar cells to convert light into electricity

Solar panels awaiting activation
October 12, 2007 - On 140 acres of unused Nellis land, 70, 000 solar panels await activation as the first third of the solar photovoltaic array gets commissioned with the other 66 percent of

Photovoltaic solar power plant
The largest photovoltaic solar power plant in the United States is becoming a reality at Nellis Air Force Base. When completed in December, the solar arrays will produce 15 megawatts of power

Solar panels installed on top of a parking garage
Naples, Italy, October 17, 2013 - A view of solar panels installed on top of a parking garage at Naval Support Activity Naples Capodichino

The sun shines through the solar panels on the International Space Station
January 2, 2014 - The sun shines through a truss-based radiator panel and a primary solar array panel on the Earth-orbiting International Space Station

An Asteroid Lander is docked to a Deep Space Vehicle
A manned Asteroid Lander is docked to a combination Deep Space Vehicle (DSV) and Extended Stay Module (ESM) on a mission to a deep space asteroid

The Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle
February 24, 2011 - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) docks to the aft end of the International Space Stations Zvezda Service Module

An artists concept of NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
June 3, 2005 - This is an artists concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during the critical process of Mars orbit insertion

Close-up of a tear in solar array material on the International Space Station
November 3, 2007 - One of a series of images of a two-foot tear in solar array material downlinked by the STS-120 crewmembers just a few hours prior to a two-person spacewalk scheduled to make

Mir Russian Space Station in orbit over Earth

SpaceX Dragon during its docking with the International Space Station
March 3, 2013 - View of the SpaceX Dragon during its approach and docking with the International Space Station

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Solar panels have become a vital component in various missions and projects around the world, showcasing their versatility and importance. From Delta's mission to the International Space Station (ISS) to the largest solar power plant in Australia, these panels are revolutionizing our energy sources. In space, solar panels adorn the exterior of the ISS, providing crucial power for its operations. The Russian Salyut series also utilized this technology to sustain their space stations. Even fictional depictions like artwork depicting an ATV boosting the ISS or the Orbiting Carbon Observatory highlight how solar energy is harnessed beyond Earth's atmosphere. Back on Earth, solar photovoltaic panels can be found on roofs at places like Wales' Centre for Alternative Technology or as part of sustainable architecture like a building facade covered in Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. These installations demonstrate our commitment towards renewable energy solutions. Moreover, remote locations benefit greatly from solar panel implementation. In South Africa's Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, a water pump powered by a solar panel replaced an old windmill system efficiently. Similarly, in Spain's Almeria region and Australia's Wilpena Pound Resort, massive solar plants cover vast areas with thousands of square meters dedicated to harnessing sunlight. The significance of these advancements extends even further when considering scientific endeavors such as The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe or Hubble Space Telescope deployments from Space Shuttle Atlantis cargo bay. These missions rely heavily on reliable and sustainable power sources provided by innovative technologies like solar panels. Amidst breathtaking landscapes like Switzerland's Monte Rosa hut surrounded by glaciers and peaks lies another example of how we integrate clean energy into our lives using photovoltaic systems. Solar panels continue to shape our future by powering everything from spacecrafts orbiting above us to resorts supplying electricity off-grid. As we embrace renewable resources more than ever before, these small yet mighty devices play a significant role in reducing carbon footprints worldwide while paving the way for a sustainable future.