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4A

Flight 7 - 4A

Launch Date:
30. Nov 2000
Launch Vehicle:
US Space Shuttle: STS-97
Elements:
Integrated Truss Structure P6; Photovoltaic Module; Radiators
  • Provides first US solar power with solar arrays and batteries, called photovoltaic (PV) module.
  • First PV module installed temporarily on Z1 truss until after 13A when can be moved to P5 truss.
  • Two radiators provide early cooling, called photovoltaic (PV) Thermal Control System (TCS) radiators. Also, S-band communications system is activated for voice and telemetry.