Solestial is a U.S.-based solar energy company focused on developing silicon photovoltaic products for space applications. They specialize in producing ultra-thin, flexible silicon solar cells and modules designed to self-cure radiation damage and operate in the harsh conditions of space, particularly in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Solestial aims to provide lower-cost, durable, and scalable solar energy solutions for the new space economy, targeting satellite constellations, research projects, and future space infrastructure. They partner with organizations like DCUBED and Meyer Burger to develop and manufacture advanced solar arrays.
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After the initial demonstration, subsequent Solestial blanket shipsets will power two Atomos orbital transfer vehicles that will provide deployment services to constellation operators in low Earth orbit and relocation services to operators in other orbits.
Solestial’s photovoltaic system will provide primary power for Atomos’s solar-electric orbital transfer vehicles on two subsequent commercial missions beginning in late 2024.
Solestial closed a $10,000,000 funding round led by Airbus Ventures.
Solestial has won Small Business Innovation Research awards from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other government agencies with a combined value of more than $2,500,000.
Solestial’s silicon photovoltaic technology optimized for space delivers orbital reliability of at least 10 years in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Solestial’s solar panels can be produced at scale using automated production methods at 90 percent lower cost than solar panels widely used by the satellite industry.
Solestial, Inc. closed an oversubscribed $10,000,000 equity financing round led by Airbus Ventures that was joined by AEI HorizonX, GPVC, Stellar Ventures, Industrious Ventures, and others.
Solestial has received more than $2,500,000 in SBIR contracts with NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other government agencies.