Ascent Solar receives order for 100 modules for in-space manufacturing satellite

Ascent Solar highlighted new order activity across space and unmanned systems, while keeping space as its primary market focus.

Thin-film solar modules were integrated into Reditus Space’s ENOS spacecraft, scheduled to launch this fall.

The company received an order for 100 modules for a satellite project focused on in-space manufacturing, with potential recurring demand of 10-25 kW annually.

Ascent Solar also booked initial orders from two Eastern European drone manufacturers, with potential recurring demand of 200-300 kW per year.

It secured initial orders from two unmanned marine vehicle companies, with potential recurring demand of 125-200 kW annually.