- Provider of Innovative, High-Performance, Flexible Thin-Film Solar Panels for Environments Where Wass, Performance, Reliability and Resilience Matter.
- Successful Applications in Space Missions, Aircraft, Agrivoltaic Installations, Industrial/Commercial Construction and Consumer Goods.
- Producing PV Blankets for NOVI AI Pathfinder Spacecraft.
- Participation in New Orbital Missions Including Integration of Thin-Film Solar Products Into Reditus Space’s ENOS Spacecraft.
- Expanding Entry Into Rapidly Growing Unmanned Drone Systems Market.
- Working with a European Organization to Supply its Products for Integration into a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) Project.
- Orders from Two Eastern European Drone Manufacturers to Integrate ASTI Products Into Aircraft Wing Designs.
- Orders from Two Unmanned Marine Vehicle (UMV) Companies; One Global Manufacturer and One US-Based.
- Thin-Film Space Solar Products Experience Zero Damage in Important Atomic Oxygen Exposure Testing for Low Earth Orbit Applications.
- Development of CIGS PV Modules Capable of Generating Multiple Times More Power for Space Beaming.
- Up to $25 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market.
- Research and Development Center and 5-MW Nameplate Production Facility.
- Teaming Agreement with NovaSpark Energy on Lightweight, Reliable Power Solutions for Drone Powering and Other Terrestrial Defense Applications.
- Teaming Agreement with CisLunar Industries to Bring Power Solutions that Lengthen Missions to U.S. Space Market.
- Thin-Film PV Technology Delivered to Developer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Capable of Reaching Anywhere in the Ocean.
- Strategic Partnership with Defiant Space Corp. to Advance Global Defense and Space Market Opportunities.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTI) $ASTI is backed by 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio. ASTI is a leading provider of innovative, high-performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for use in environments where mass, performance, reliability and resilience matter. ASTI photovoltaic (PV) modules have been deployed on space missions, multiple airborne vehicles, agrivoltaic installations, in industrial/commercial construction as well as an extensive range of consumer goods, revolutionizing the use cases and environments for solar power. The ASTI research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility is strategically located in Thornton, Colorado.
Ascent Solar Technologies Meets Growing Drone Market Demand; Reinforces Primary Space Industry Focus
On August 5th ASTI emphasized its continued commitment to providing durable, reliable solar solutions to the space market, and expanded on its entry into the unmanned systems market as global demand rapidly grows. This objective underscores the ASTI strategy of expanding the spectrum of commercial opportunities for its thin-film offerings while maintaining its paramount focus on space applications.
The ASTI commitment to the rapidly growing space economy is demonstrated by its participation in new orbital missions, such as the recent integration of its thin-film solar products into Reditus Space’s ENOS spacecraft, which is scheduled for launch this fall. In addition, ASTI received an order for 100 modules for a satellite which will manufacture components in space. Both of these could lead to annual recurring business of 10 to 25 KW.
With respect to the drone market, ASTI is currently experiencing accelerated demand from unmanned aerial and marine systems industries, as its technology’s uniquely high power-to-weight ratio offers major operational advantages. ASTI is also working with a European organization to supply its products for integration into a high-altitude platform station (HAPS) project, expecting to deliver an initial 250-watt sub-array by the end of the summer. These endeavors represent additional customer adoption milestones in the ASTI ongoing work to provide lightweight, resilient solar power solutions at high altitudes.
ASTI has received orders from two Eastern European drone manufacturers that will integrate ASTI products into aircraft wing designs. These initial orders have the potential to become recurring business, reaching between 200KW-300KW of product demand annually. ASTI leadership is also actively engaged in discussions with two US-based drone manufacturers around future opportunities to supply its solar products.
Additionally, ASTI has secured product orders from two unmanned marine vehicle (UMV) companies; one global manufacturer and the other US-based. This expansion into applying its solar products to UMVs illustrates the versatility of ASTI technology across many drone market verticals. These initial orders have the potential to become recurring business, reaching between 125KW-200KW of product demand annually.
H1 2026 Achievements and Milestones Plus Strategic Goals for Continued Corporate Development
On July 14th ASTI recapped its commercial progress and solar material development in the first half of 2026, and outlined its objectives to spur growth and advancement throughout the second half of the year.
Key ASTI milestones and achievements include:
Entering the year by rapidly completing prepaid orders for customers looking to use Ascent’s thin-film PV in space, HAPS/HALE, and unique terrestrial applications;
Completing Atomic Oxygen exposure testing on ASTI space solar products, which did not incur any damage during the testing process with 1 mil FEP as the primary barrier and encapsulant.
Continuing development of ASTI PV modules’ space beaming capabilities to address the growing market demand for power beaming and receiving technologies in space.
ASTI CEO Paul Warley conducting business travel to Europe, in addition to attending 2026 SATShow and 2026 SOF Conference, where he liaised with strategic industry players to establish potential partnerships and secured several viable commercial leads.
Closing an up to $25 million private placement.
Increasing ASTI industry presence through features in relevant and prominent media outlets.
Thin-Film Space Solar Products Experience Zero Damage in Atomic Oxygen Exposure Test Campaign
On June 29th ASTI announced the results of its preliminary Atomic Oxygen (AO) exposure testing for its space grade thin-film PV products. Testing has shown significant resilience to Atomic Oxygen in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
AO is a highly reactive and energetic particle that is the most predominant in LEO. Interaction with AO causes damage to many materials in the form of shrinking, cracking, erosion and oxidation. Specialty coatings and chemical treatments are often the most effective approach to enhancing the resilience of space faring polymers, metal surfaces and composites.
In LEO, AO often degrades solar arrays by eroding the polymers used in blanket construction, which hampers their flexibility and exposes their electrical components to damage, and oxidizing metallic interconnects. AO can directly interact with compounds that cover the solar cells, causing oxidation that reduces their transmission of light to the photoactive portion of the cell, ultimately yielding less power over time.
“These positive results represent yet another critical value proposition of our PV technology, enabling spacecraft operators to endure the punishing conditions of space,” said Paul Warley, CEO of ASTI. “With best-in-class lightweight panels, a highly flexible and rollable form factor, as well as resilience to the stresses of launch, our PV continues to prove itself to be the best choice for orbital power systems, especially as the commercial space market continues its rapid orbital infrastructure expansion in the coming years.”
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