Extraterrestrial Power Ltd
- Founded: 2018
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- Headquarters: 1 Holland Street, Cronulla, NSW 2230, Australia
Description: Extraterrestrial Power Ltd. aims to be the electricity provider of the solar system by developing mass-manufacturable, radiation-tolerant silicon solar cells that are ten times more cost-effective than current space solar cells. The company focuses on utilizing in-situ resources to produce affordable power for space applications.
Vision:
To provide affordable power to humanity in space, supporting the expansion of human presence throughout the solar system.
Mission:
To deliver mass-manufacturable, radiation-tolerant silicon solar cells that are ten times cheaper than current space solar cells, enabling sustainable electricity generation beyond Earth.
Contact:
- Website: https://www.extraterrestrialpower.com/
- Email: hello@extraterrestrialpower.com
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Key Milestones:
- 2018 : Company founded in Sydney, Australia.
- 2023 : Successfully tested silicon solar cells in space aboard Caltech's space-based solar power experiment.
- 2024 : Participated in the Waratah Seed Space Qualification Mission, launching in-house designed measurement and solar power boards on the SpaceX Falcon-9 Transporter-11 mission.
Products & Services:
- Space Solar Cells: To provide affordable power to humanity in space, supporting the expansion of human presence throughout the solar system.
- Engineering Services: Providing expertise in spacecraft electrical subsystem design, solar arrays, electrical engineering, and embedded software services to support other space technology companies.
- Lunar Electricity: Aiming to produce electricity on the Moon using locally sourced materials, entering the field of Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) to support lunar missions with advanced silicon solar cells.