'We got it done!' Spacewalking astronauts finish installing next-gen ISS solar arrays

A Historic Mission Completed in Orbit

Astronauts Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk completed a major upgrade project on the International Space Station during their spacewalk on Thursday, Nov. 5. Celebrating with "We got it done!", the crew wrapped up years of installation efforts.

Boosting Power Generation by 30 Percent

During the spacewalk, the duo installed the final ISS Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA). The activation of these next-generation arrays boosts the orbiting laboratory's overall electrical power generation capacity by 30 percent.

Robust Infrastructure for Future Science

This multiyear upgrade ensures that the space station meets the growing energy demands of complex onboard scientific experiments and operational systems. The 30 percent power increase provides long-term energy stability for all orbital activities.