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Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) delivers innovative thin-film photovoltaic solutions for aerospace, agrivoltaics, and specialized industrial applications. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with essential updates on technological advancements, strategic partnerships, and market developments.
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Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) announced on December 3, 2025 that it provided test modules of its featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology to a leading space company for spacecraft power generation testing in Cislunar space (between Earth and the moon).
Preliminary test results are described as promising for the modules' ability to generate power in deeper-space radiation environments. The company said its refined manufacturing supports rapid delivery and that arrays aim to add capability without significant mass penalty for lunar and beyond-moon missions.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI) announced a teaming agreement with NovaSpark Energy on November 12, 2025 to combine Ascent’s lightweight flexible thin-film photovoltaic panels with NovaSpark’s mobile hydrogen generation systems.
The package is designed to be air-droppable for battlefield or disaster-zone deployment to power long-range drones, military devices for U.S. Army, Marines, Navy and other national security stakeholders, and to support rapid disaster recovery and critical infrastructure needs. Both CEOs highlighted scalability, rapid production delivery, and deployable clean power at the edge.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI) and CisLunar Industries signed a teaming agreement on Nov 6, 2025 to combine Ascent’s featherweight, flexible thin‑film photovoltaic technology with CisLunar’s high‑efficiency power conversion and conditioning systems.
The partnership targets U.S. space customers including NASA, DoD, Space Force and national security stakeholders, aiming to provide distributed, durable power solutions designed to extend mission length and improve vehicle longevity while emphasizing energy efficiency and rapid delivery.
Ascent Solar Technologies (Nasdaq: ASTI) delivered thin-film flexible PV test samples on Oct 14, 2025 to two partners: an ocean monitoring technology company and a space power lasing company. The ocean partner will test functionality and durability in aquatic applications to support persistent ocean monitoring. The space partner will evaluate the panels as receivers for space-based power beaming between satellites. Ascent highlighted the technology's lightweight, flexible and durable design for extreme environments and will review test findings.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has announced a strategic partnership with Defiant Space Corporation to advance opportunities in defense and space markets. The collaboration combines Ascent's lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic solutions with Defiant's expertise in space-based defense solutions.
The partnership will focus on serving U.S. defense and national security sectors, while also exploring opportunities across NATO and Five Eyes partner nations. This alliance aims to contribute to the rapidly expanding global space economy, which is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2040.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) has signed a teaming agreement with Emtel Energy USA to combine their technologies for space applications. The partnership aims to integrate Ascent's flexible thin-film photovoltaic solutions with Emtel's graphene-based electrostatic long duration energy storage (ELDES) technology.
The collaboration targets the Department of Defense and Space Force needs, offering durable power solutions for satellites, spacecraft, and space architecture. Emtel's solid-state graphene battery technology addresses limitations of traditional flow batteries, while Ascent's lightweight PV systems provide reliable energy generation in space environments.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Star Catcher Industries to enhance thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions for space applications. Star Catcher's innovative space-to-space power beaming service can provide 5-10x more power to satellite operators through concentrated solar energy transmission.
The partnership will explore four key areas: power augmentation for continuous operations, backup during outages, bundled power solutions combining both technologies, and joint demonstration missions. This collaboration aims to advance space-based solar technology and meet growing demand for next-generation power solutions in orbit.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has established a rapid delivery process for customized space solar products, successfully delivering mission-optimized solar array blanket spaceflight hardware assemblies to multiple customers in under three weeks from order.
The company's Plug & Fly™ integrated assemblies feature enhanced designs with lighter weight and thinner space-rated laminates, enabling higher power generation within spacecraft dimensional constraints. The manufacturing facility in Thornton can produce thousands of smallsat hardware units weekly, with capability to scale production for constellation-level demands.
ASTI demonstrated its efficiency by completing a recent order from critical design review to tested spaceflight hardware in just 20 days, showcasing its ability to accelerate hardware development cycles while reducing orbital deployment costs.
Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI), a leading U.S. manufacturer of flexible CIGS thin-film photovoltaic solutions, has released a corporate update outlining its growth trajectory in aerospace and space industries. The company projects significant revenue growth, with 2026 sales estimated between $5-20 million and 2027 sales projected at $25-40 million.
The company has achieved several notable milestones, including collaboration with NASA on the LISA-T Mission, establishing a Master Services Agreement with NOVI, and forming multiple partnerships in space and defense sectors. Following its 2023 restructuring, ASTI has improved technology efficiency and streamlined order fulfillment to just a few days.
["Projected revenue growth with 2026 sales of $5-20M and 2027 sales of $25-40M", "Strategic partnerships with NASA and multiple space/defense organizations", "Improved operational efficiency with order fulfillment reduced to few days", "Successfully deployed technology in NASA's LISA-T Mission"]Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ:ASTI) has secured an agreement to provide its thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology to a Colorado-based power systems provider for evaluation and potential integration into their array products. The delivery is scheduled for completion by the end of July 2025.
The company's CIGS PV product line, developed with spaceflight heritage, is manufactured at their 5 MW facility in Thornton, CO. A key competitive advantage is Ascent's ability to deliver arrays within 6-8 weeks, significantly faster than the industry standard of 9-12 months.
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