I WONDER - How Are Space Shuttles Powered?

Space shuttles cannot rely on Earth-based electricity or batteries for long durations in space. Since the 1950s, they have used solar power, with solar panels mounted on shuttles to harness solar energy. The International Space Station (ISS) employs a more advanced form of solar panels, which are part of a foldable blanket that unfolds in space to capture sunlight, ensuring a continuous power supply.

Describe the mechanism by which the solar panels on the International Space Station operate during launch.

What advantage do solar panels provide to the International Space Station in terms of electricity?