Boeing Begins 3-D Printed Solar Array Production

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Boeing's first 3D-printed solar arrays will fly on Millennium Space Systems satellites for an undisclosed mission.

Credit: Boeing
Boeing is now building 3D-printed solar array substrates, with plans to provide units to the broader market starting in 2026, the company announced Sept. 10. The new approach replaces the production of dozens of separate parts by printing harness paths and attachment points directly into each panel...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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