GS Yuasa Lithium-ion cells have been delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) for the fourth time.<\/p>\n
The transfer marks the successful completion of battery deliveries to support a project to upgrade the craft\u2019s battery system.<\/p>\n
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The International Space Station photographed from the space shuttle Atlantis in the early hours of July 19, 2011.<\/p><\/div>\n
Since the initial delivery in December 2016, GS Yuasa have supplied 24 of its state-of-the-art Li-ion cells to the spacecraft, replacing the older nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) cells previously used.<\/p>\n
Due to the high energy density for their mass, just 24 of GS Yuasa\u2019s Li-ion cells are needed to replace 48 of the NiMH batteries previously used. The new batteries will be replaced by astronauts during space walks outside the space station over the coming months.<\/p>\n
The Li-ion cells were transported on board a H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) which basted off from Tanegashima Space Center last month. The rocket and craft are specifically designed and operated by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency to resupply the International Space Station. GS Yuasa batteries are also used in this HTV.<\/p>\n
The battery manufacturer was chosen to supply the ISS which is the largest artificial object in space, in 2012. GS Yuasa also supplies a range of other satellites with cells and recently became the first manufacturer to exceed four million Watt-hours of energy storage in orbit.<\/p>\n
All energy on board the ISS is produced by solar panels and stored in the space craft\u2019s batteries. This stored energy is then used to power onboard systems during nocturnal periods \u2013 of which there are 16 every 24 hours due to the ISS\u2019s orbit around the earth.<\/p>\n
James Hylton, MD GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd said: \u201cAs battery technology has developed, we\u2019re proud to have remained at the very forefront of the industry, something that is reinforced in the applications in which GS Yuasa batteries are used, including the ISS.<\/p>\n
\u201cGS Yuasa\u2019s Lithium-ion batteries are found in some of the most demanding applications around the world, including the Shinkai deep sea submarine and Boeing 787 Dreamliner.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re also found alongside our industry-leading lead acid batteries in our containerised dual-chemical energy storage solution, enabling the control and release of locally generated renewable energy back into the grid.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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