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Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power Transmission

Beaming the Watts Down: NASA × Ascent Solar’s Thin-Film Array Sets the Stage for Space-to-Earth Power Transmission

Ascent Solar signed a 12-month agreement with NASA in June 2025 to develop thin-film PV arrays for power beaming. Caltech’s SSPD-1 tested orbital power beaming in mid-2023, but end-to-end efficiency remains extremely low. Ascent’s CIGS modules, used on NASA’s Psyche probe, target over 17% efficiency and weigh about 10 grams per panel. Large ground farms and strict beam-control are required for safety and regulation.
27 June 2025
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  • French Server Company Shares Plunge Over 40% After Fraud Allegations by Short-Seller
    June 18, 2026, 10:49 AM EDT. Shares of a billion-dollar French technology company dropped over 40% following a report by short-seller Grizzly Research. The firm alleged a "fraudulent structure" in the U.S. operations of the server maker. This significant decline reflects investor concerns sparked by the claims, indicating potential risks in the company's American business segment.

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