ASTI News & Events

Ascent Solar announced positive results from its preliminary atomic oxygen exposure testing for its space-grade thin-film photovoltaic products. In tests simulating six months of exposure at the altitude of the International Space Station, the company's thin-film products demonstrated zero loss of power. Ascent plans to proceed with additional advanced exposure testing simulating longer mission durations in Low-Earth Orbit. "These positive results represent yet another critical value proposition of our PV technology, enabling spacecraft operators to endure the punishing conditions of space," said Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar.

Ascent Solar Technologies announced that its previously delivered solar blankets have been successfully integrated into NOVI's Pathfinder spacecraft, scheduled to fly on a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter launch no earlier than March 29th. "Our partnership with NOVI has evolved quickly over the last year. In large part due to our rapid manufacturing capabilities in a domestic facility, enabling Ascent to quickly supply product to customers looking for immediate solutions," said Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies. "Through this partnership with NOVI, we're achieving lower costs on faster timelines, driving major reductions in mass and volume compared to traditional silicon solar arrays. Our solutions are also more durable and sustainable, which reduces space debris risks while improving efficiency for spacecraft operators."