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From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in…

Researchers used alpha particles from isotopes of the element americium to produce light that generates electricity in photovoltaic cells. 

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?

Can the Martian atmosphere fuel an emerging battery technology?

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?

How could the blimp-like craft fly in darkness using only solar power?

Can BP and NASA's space project develop better energy on Earth?

Can BP and NASA's space project develop better energy on Earth?

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent…

Researchers have developed an advanced battery powered by beta rays from radioactive carbon isotopes. The semi-permanent device could operate for…

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.

Nuclear fission could be the answer to providing energy generation infrastructure on the Moon.

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.

Gallium nitride will be a key enabler for high-temperature electronics, including possible missions to Venus.

Space-grade certified DC-DC converters and planar transformers mark a significant advancement in the electronics industry.

Space-grade certified DC-DC converters and planar transformers mark a significant advancement in the electronics industry.

Researchers have found a way to provide a cooling surface while enhancing solar cell power output.

Researchers have found a way to provide a cooling surface while enhancing solar cell power output.

The power converters come in nine variants, with single- and triple-output options for satellite power supplies.

The power converters come in nine variants, with single- and triple-output options for satellite power supplies.

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 

Fast and Flexible Solar Array Simulation

Fast and Flexible Solar Array Simulation

The Elgar Advanced Solar Power Simulator offers precise and rapid solar power simulation to accurately mimic real-time…

The Elgar Advanced Solar Power Simulator offers precise and rapid solar power simulation to accurately mimic real-time solar panel behavior for…

RocketStar has developed a fusion-enhanced plasma rocket thruster system that will soon be tested in space.

RocketStar has developed a fusion-enhanced plasma rocket thruster system that will soon be tested in space.

Lightweight and flexible solar panels have the potential to power a range of small and large future spacecraft.

Lightweight and flexible solar panels have the potential to power a range of small and large future spacecraft.

An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and Zeno Power promotes decaying…

An agreement between Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Department of Energy, and Zeno Power promotes decaying radioisotopes to generate clean…