In fact nasa has an entire division called the advanced energy.
Nasa solar panel research.
28 2014 nasa armstrong fact sheet.
Solar power research since 1980 aerovironment inc.
But the iss features decades old technology.
Founded in 1971 by the ultra light airplane innovator dr.
Altogether more than 100 buildings occupy 350 acres beyond the nasa emblazoned hanger visible from cleveland hopkins international airport.
The campus houses a center for photovoltaic research used in space energy production among a multitude of other research projects.
This branch actively partners with private companies and shares scientific knowledge in the hopes of accelerating technological developments.
Thanks to nasa s research and development teams contemporary solar power designs are significantly better than those aboard the iss.
Facilities include wind tunnels drop towers and vacuum chambers.
Our scientists and hardworking robots are exploring the wild frontiers of our solar system.
Paul maccready has been experimenting with solar powered aircraft often in conjunction with nasa s dryden flight research center edwards ca.