The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a new program to fund research and development of next-generation solar photovoltaic technologies for space applications with a budget of $12 million. This initiative aims to create cheaper, more durable, and high-performance solar panels and manufacturing processes to support increasing demand from satellite constellations.
Key Details:
- Launch Date: September 1, 2026
- Author: Garrett Reim
- Image Credit: SpaceX
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For further details, you can visit Aviation Week’s article.
