Ascent Solar Technologies, a US innovator of featherweight, flexible thin-film PV solutions, has supplied test modules to a leading space company. The PV modules are currently being tested on their ability to generate power for spacecraft operating in Cislunar space. Reaching the moon requires significantly more energy than achieving low Earth orbit for space vehicles. Ascent’s products are being evaluated to help maximize mission capabilities without adding vehicle mass. Preliminary findings from the current power generation tests have shown promising results for the technology’s unique capabilities. The company stated that its arrays are engineered to endure extreme radiation and support extended mission lifetimes. Prior to this update, Ascent Solar has partnered with NovaSpark to develop hydrogen-enabled drone power systems.