Momentus, Ascent Solar partner to bring to market solar arrays

Momentus (MNTS) and Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) announced a new partnership to jointly market solar arrays utilizing the low-cost Tape Spring Solar Array being developed by Momentus and the high performance of Ascent’s photovoltaic modules. “TASSA is designed to generate extensive power at very low cost while minimizing mass and volume,” said Rob Schwarz, Momentus CTO. “TASSA is intended to allow Smallsats to generate kilowatts of power on orbit without breaking their mass, thermal, or cost budgets. This design optimization also facilitates improved satellite packing efficiencies and allows constellations to be fielded quicker and cheaper.”