Flexell Space and Satoro plan two in-orbit solar cell demos
Flexell Space · Satoro
The two companies will fly Flexell's next-generation solar cells on Satoro-built demo satellites in 2027 and 2028.
what happened
Flexell Space and Singapore's Satoro agreed to collaborate on in-orbit demonstration and validation of Flexell's next-generation space solar cells, per SpaceNews. Satoro will manufacture two demonstration satellites, each launching on a separate SpaceX Falcon 9 mission in 2027 and 2028, while Flexell supplies the solar cells and test modules; Flexell CEO Taehun Ahn said commercializing the cells requires both ground testing and in-orbit data.
why it matters
The deal gives Flexell, a Hanwha-backed CIGS/perovskite solar cell maker that already flew two demonstrations on Korea's KSLV-II, a second launch partner and a path to the operational flight data satellite buyers want before switching away from incumbent solar cell suppliers.
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quick facts
- Companies
- Flexell Space, Satoro
- Category
- partnership
- Impact
- noise
- SNR
- 2 / 5
- Event date
- 2026-10-28
- Published
- 2026-10-28 17:36 UTC