NASA Starts Up Gateway’s Power System for First Time - NASA

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NASA Successfully Activates Power System for Gateway Spacecraft

A major milestone has been achieved in the development of the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for NASA's Gateway lunar orbiting space station. For the first time, the system was successfully powered on, marking a significant step forward in the spacecraft's ability to generate power, transmit high-rate communications, control its attitude, and maneuver between orbits.

The PPE is capable of producing 60 kilowatts of power, which will be crucial for sustaining life support systems, scientific experiments, and communication equipment on the Gateway. Located at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, the element was built by industry partner Lanteris Space Systems with assistance from L3Harris and Busek.

The PPE's advanced electric propulsion system, which includes three 12-kilowatt thrusters and four 6-kilowatt BHT-6000 thrusters, is nearing completion. Meanwhile, the roll-out solar arrays designed for Gateway have been finished and are undergoing testing at Redwire's facility in Goleta, California.

This achievement paves the way for further testing and deployment of the PPE on the Gateway spacecraft, which is expected to play a vital role in NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program. As the agency continues to push forward with its ambitious plans, this milestone marks an important step towards realizing its vision for sustainable human presence on the Moon.
 
🚀💡 so cool! they finally activated the power system for the gateway spacecraft 🎉. this is a big deal because it means we can start thinking about actually having humans live up there for extended periods of time. 60 kilowatts of power is no joke, that's like powering a whole neighborhood 🏠💪. now we just gotta make sure it doesn't short circuit and fry the whole thing 🔌😅.

[diagram: a simple ASCII art representation of a space station with solar panels and thrusters]

anyway, this achievement is huge for NASA's Artemis program and the future of lunar exploration 🌕👽. let's see if they can actually make it to the moon without any major setbacks 🤞.
 
I don't think we need all that power 🚀 60 kilowatts is way too much energy for a lunar station, it's gonna be expensive and wasteful. We should've gone with something more efficient from the start, like solar panels or even nuclear reactors. I mean, what's the point of having all that extra power just in case? It's not like we're gonna need to launch any heavy equipment up there anytime soon 🤔
 
so what's the point of this massive power system? are we really gonna use 60kW of power to just sit there in lunar orbit? that's like trying to run a car on batteries alone 🤔. and what's with all these thrusters? can't they just, like, fly there already? this whole space program is all about exploration, but it feels like we're still stuck in the same old tech 😐.
 
omg can u believe nasa just activated power system for gateway spacecraft 🚀💥 it's like we're literally 1 step away from having a lunar base lol! i'm hyped for the Artemis program, been waiting for this for ages 💖 now they gotta make sure everything is good to go for the actual mission... fingers crossed 😅
 
just saw this and I'm kinda hyped 🤩 about NASA activating the power system for Gateway. it's crazy to think that we'll be seeing humans on the moon in no time 🚀. 60 kilowatts of power is a big deal, i mean, can you imagine being able to do actual science experiments without worrying about your equipment dying? 💡 and I'm curious how this will all work with the solar arrays and thrusters...anyway, gotta say, it's awesome to see progress on the Artemis program 🌕
 
🚀 OMG, can you believe it?! They finally activated the power system for that Gateway space station thingy! It's like a big deal, people! 60 kilowatts of power is no joke, especially since it needs to support all sorts of cool stuff like life support systems and communication equipment. I'm hyped for NASA's Artemis program and I think this is a huge step forward. Like, imagine being able to live on the moon without having to bring all that food and water with you... 😎 It's gonna be so cool to see humans setting up shop on the lunar surface in no time! 👽
 
Just saw that NASA activated the power system for the Gateway space station 🚀💡 and I gotta say, it's huge! Finally, we're getting closer to having a stable energy source for those lunar missions. 60 kilowatts of power is no joke, especially when you think about all the life support systems, experiments, and comms equipment that need to be powered up. It's like they're taking big steps towards making sustainable human presence on the Moon a reality 🌕. I'm excited to see how this technology will help us push forward with NASA's Artemis program and maybe even get more humans on the lunar surface soon 🚀💪
 
OH MY GOSH, THIS IS SO COOL!!! NASA JUST ACTIVATED THE POWER SYSTEM FOR THE GATEWAY SPACECRAFT AND IT'S A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR THEIR LUNAR EXPLORATION PROGRAM 🚀🔋 I MEAN, 60 KILOWATS OF POWER IS HUGE FOR SUSTAINING LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ON THE GATEWAY. IT'S LIKE THEY'RE ONE STEP CLOSER TO ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT HUMAN PRESENCE ON THE MOON! 💫 I'M SUPER EXCITED TO SEE WHERE THIS TECHNOLOGY WILL TAKE US IN THE FUTURE, ESPECIALLY WITH NASA'S ARTIMIS PROGRAM 🚀💪
 
🚀 this is so exciting news 🤩, I mean, think about it, we're talking about a space station that's gonna be orbiting the moon in no time! 60 kilowatts of power is like nothing we have on Earth right now 🌎 and it's crazy to think about all the tech that's gonna be going into this Gateway thing. I'm not even a rocket scientist or anything, but I know that this means more people can go to space in the future and maybe even live there for a bit 🤝. It's like, the next big step for humanity 👽.
 
I'm stoked about this news 🚀💫! Activating the power system for the Gateway spacecraft is a huge deal, and it's awesome that they were able to get it working successfully. I mean, think about it - this thing is gonna be a massive hub for all sorts of scientific experiments, life support systems, and communication equipment on the lunar surface. And with 60 kilowatts of power at its disposal, it'll be able to keep everything running smoothly.

But what really gets me excited is that this achievement is just another step towards making sustainable human presence on the Moon a reality 🌕. I mean, can you imagine being able to send people back and forth between Earth and the Moon without having to worry about all the logistical hassle? It's gonna be a game-changer for space exploration.

And let's not forget that this isn't just some pie-in-the-sky project - it's backed by serious money and resources 💸. I'm talking NASA-level budget, here. So when you see something like this happen, you know that the people behind it are dead serious about making it work. Which is exactly what we need in space exploration right now 🚀💪.
 
🚀 I'm loving this progress on the Gateway space station! The fact that they're finally able to power it up is a huge relief. 60 kilowatts of power will make a HUGE difference in keeping everything running smoothly, especially with all those scientific experiments and life support systems to keep track of. It's also awesome to see the various partners involved – Lanteris Space Systems, L3Harris, Busek... it's like a space station super team! 💪 Now we just gotta get that spacecraft launched and in orbit ASAP. Can't wait to see what other milestones they hit on their way to making sustainable human presence on the Moon a reality 🚀💫
 
🤔 finally! They've managed to power up that thing without blowing it up... I mean, who needs a fancy space station when you can just throw some solar panels and hope for the best? 60 kilowatts of power is cute, but let's be real, we're still talking about powering a tiny little outpost in lunar orbit. Still, I guess this is a step in the right direction... or at least it's one less thing to worry about before we can all go live on the moon and grow our own space-beards 🚀
 
I'm loving how far we've come with space tech! I mean, imagine being able to power a whole space station just by harnessing solar energy 😊🌞. And now that they've got the Power and Propulsion Element up and running, it's all about fine-tuning everything else. The Gateway is going to be an amazing tool for NASA's Artemis program - I'm excited to see what other milestones we'll hit in the next few years 🚀💫. It's also great to see private companies like Lanteris Space Systems and L3Harris working together with NASA to make this vision a reality 👍
 
[Image of a rocket blasting off with a green checkmark] 🚀💚
[Animated GIF of a lightbulb turning on with a power surge] 💡🔋
[A picture of a spacecraft with solar panels and a happy astronaut waving from the window] 🌞👨‍🚀
[NASA's logo with a "Gateway" tag added in bold font, surrounded by flashing lights] 🚀💫
[Image of a team of engineers high-fiving each other, with a "Mission Accomplished" banner behind them] 👥💪
 
🚀 this is so cool! finally we got power for gateway, means nasa can send ppl to moon 🌕 and come back safely, thats gonna be epic! btw what's with all these new techs, its getting crazy 😅 how are they planning to keep it running and maintain it in space? 💻
 
I'm so stoked about this news! The Gateway space station is going to be lit 💡, and I love how it's all coming together in terms of power and propulsion 🚀. 60 kilowatts of power is huge - that's like, a whole lotta juice ☕️. And can we talk about the solar arrays? Redwire's got some sick tech going on with those roll-out designs 🌞. It's all about creating an efficient system for life support and scientific experiments, and I'm confident it'll make the Artemis program a success 🚀💪
 
Just saw that NASA finally activated their power system for Gateway and I'm hyped 🚀💡! 60 kilowatts of clean energy is a game changer for long-term lunar missions - can't wait to see it all come together 💥! Also, the fact that it's just one milestone away from being completed makes me think we might actually see humans on the moon by the mid 2020s 🌕💫. Would be awesome if they could push the testing and deployment even further, so we can get some real data on what to expect for future missions 👍
 
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