This week’s episode of NASA’s weekly Space to Ground report on activities related to the International Space Station:

** A brief tutorial on how power is generated on the ISS:

Solar energy is a key element in keeping the International Space Station functional as it provides a working laboratory for astronauts in the unique microgravity environment. Astronauts rely on this renewable energy source to power the electronics needed for research and survival. In this episode, Expedition 55/56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold explains the process of generating power from the solar arrays on the space station to produce electricity for astronauts as they orbit approximately 250 miles above the earth’s surface. Visit https://nasa.gov/stemonstation for more educational resources that explore the research and technology of the International Space Station.

** Update on activities at Kennedy Space Center:

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Outpost in Orbit: A Pictorial & Verbal History of the Space Station