Who makes spacecraft solar cells?

Spectrolab Inc., a Boeing Company, is the world's largest manufacturer of spacecraft solar cells. In 2009, Spectrolab broke another industry record when it announced the completion of its latest technological innovation, a solar cell with the ability to convert 41.6% of the sun's rays into electrical power, a first in the solar cell industry.

What is Spectrolab solar?

In addition to space systems, Spectrolab's high intensity airborne searchlight systems support more than 90% of the world's market, and the company's solar simulators are the industry standard. Spectrolab's state-of-the-art space solar cells and panels power satellites in Earth's orbit, as well as the International Space Station.

Who is SpaceTech?

With several hundred solar arrays in orbit, SpaceTech is a leading supplier of solar array systems for satellites.

Where do Spectrolab solar panels power?

Spectrolab's solar cells and panels power satellites in Earth's orbit, as well as the International Space Station. Note: The International Space Station's solar panels are equipped with 275,000 silicon cells. The solar panels are also the largest power generating panels ever deployed in space with a total power output of 200kW.

Who makes Spectrolab solar cells?

Tom and Harold 30 years later, near a full-scall model of Syncom's sophisticated descendant, Optus B. Spectrolab Inc., a Boeing Company, is the world's largest manufacturer of spacecraft solar cells.

Can a solar array power a small satellite?

The plug and play solution to power your small satellite. Sparkwing is the world’s first commercially available off-the-shelf solar array for small satellites. It is optimized for LEO missions requiring power levels between 100W and 2000W, and bus voltages of 36V or 50V.