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Orion solar arrays unfolding

April 3, 2026Human Spaceflight, European Space Agency, Airbus Space

Human Spaceflight, ESA, and Airbus Space highlight the European Service Module as Orion's solar arrays deploy and begin generating power, emphasizing the ESM's role sustaining the crew for the lunar journey.

"The Orion spacecraft spreads its wings."
"The four solar arrays on the European Service Module unfolded like a concertina."
"They are starting to collect photons from the Sun"
"the real magic happens during the 10 days in space."
"Artemis II update: nearing end of Flight Day 1"
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