The outer surface of a spacecraft in space has an emissivity of ε=0.8 and a solar absorptivityof a = 0.3. Solar radiation is incident on the spacecraft at a rate of 950 W/m². Determine the surfacetemperature of the spacecraft when the radiation emitted equals the solar energy absorbed.950 W/m2a= 0.3c=0.8Qrad

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