Solestial To Demonstrate Fast Manufacturing Of Space Solar Arrays

Solestial factory floor

Solestial is attempting to show that terrestrial silicon photovoltaics can be used in space 

Credit: Solestial
Solestial plans to demonstrate a two-week production sprint to manufacture 1 kW of spacecraft solar cells and modules, followed by a two-week solar array assembly and integration run. The project is funded by a $1.2 million Direct-to-Phase II contract through SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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