Rocket Lab solar cells generate 16 kW for NASA Artemis II Orion spacecraft
Rocket Lab highlighted performance of its space-grade solar cells used on NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft, supporting deployment of four solar array wings on mission Day 1.Orion service module solar arrays used about 15,000 Rocket Lab cells, generating about 16 kW for onboard systems during mission.Rocket Lab described its multi-junction, triple-junction cell design as higher-efficiency technology that increases power output per surface area for mass-constrained missions.Company reported qualification results from radiation exposure testing plus thermal vacuum stress tests, targeting operation beyond Earth’s magnetosphere.Rocket Lab positioned flight heritage from Artemis I as validation, supporting continued role in Artemis-era lunar missions.Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should no