Ascent Solar announces NASA beamed-power CAN and defense teaming agreement

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

12-month CAN with NASA Marshall and Glenn to develop CIGS PV modules for beamed power; goal to convert 10x more power from energy-dense light beams.
Teaming agreement to supply thin-film solar to US-based defense contractor for orbital applications; deliveries in 6–8 weeks.
NASA bench-tested Ascent's COTS CIGS modules in 2024; Psyche mission validated deep-space laser beaming over 19 million miles.
Ascent's 5MW Thornton, CO facility enables rapid 6–8 week deliveries; earlier spaceflight hardware orders on schedule for summer delivery.
CAN targets lunar night survival and PSROs; could reduce lander downmass costs from 6–7 figures per kg to tens of millions savings per lander.

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