Perovskite solar cells operated for months in low Earth orbit and tolerated radiation equivalent to decades in space, marking the most comprehensive orbital test of the technology.

"We can produce 20 solar cells, each 20cm by 20cm, per day. If we operate year-round, this can be considered a pilot facility with the capacity to supply enough cells for about one large satellite." ...

Over the last decade, decreased costs of launch have unlocked new markets in space. The two largest are satellite communications and Earth observation in low Earth orbit (LEO). As these costs continue ...