The Journal of Space Commerce

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NASA SBIR Ignite Contracts Awarded to Solestial

Large-Scale Array To Overcome Cost And Manufacturing Limitations Of Current Technology

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Tom Patton
Nov 09, 2023
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A NASA Phase II SBIR contract values at $849,954 has been awarded to space solar energy company Solestial. The winning proposal titled, "Next Generation Silicon Based Solar Arrays for Space Stations and Other Permanent Space Infrastructure," comes on the heels of a $149,987 Phase I contract in January 2023. The contracts are from a new pilot program, SB…

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