{"id":7525,"date":"2024-03-22T22:14:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/sierra-space-solar-panels-powers-sidus-spaces-lizziesat-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit\/"},"modified":"2024-03-22T22:14:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:14:21","slug":"sierra-space-solar-panels-powers-sidus-spaces-lizziesat-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/sierra-space-solar-panels-powers-sidus-spaces-lizziesat-satellite-in-low-earth-orbit\/","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Space Solar Panels Powers Sidus Space’s LizzieSat Satellite in Low Earth Orbit"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sierra<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Sierra Space<\/strong>, a commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth has achieved yet another milestone in space technology by providing the cutting-edge solar technology that powers <\/strong>Sidus Space<\/strong>\u2019s first LizzieSat<\/strong> satellite, which successfully launched and deployed to Low Earth Orbit on March 4 as part of SpaceX\u2019s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission.<\/p>\n

Sierra Space provided a full shipset of eight deployable solar panels and one top plate to Sidus Space in an extraordinary feat of efficiency, delivering the hardware well ahead of schedule and completing the entire process from contract signing to hardware delivery in just 49 days from Order to Shipment. The remarkable accomplishment underscores Sierra Space\u2019s commitment to excellence and innovation in the commercial space industry. The solar panel shipset, tailored to LizzieSat\u2019s unique specifications, included Sierra Space\u2019s proprietary high-density cells mounted onto substrates meticulously crafted by Sierra Space engineers.<\/p>\n

\u201cPrior to shipment, rigorous testing ensured the functionality and readiness of the hardware for installation on LizzieSat,\u201d said Rusty Thomas<\/strong>, Chief Technology Officer and SVP\/GM of Space Applications at Sierra Space. \u201cThe successful collaboration between Sierra Space and Sidus Space exemplifies the spirit of innovation and partnership that drives our industry forward. We had a dedicated working group that swiftly addressed technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk factors. This ensured a seamless process from order to delivery in just seven weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sierra Space is utilizing high-volume electronics manufacturing techniques for the automated production of solar arrays using surface-mount-compatible solar cells. The arrays provide higher power density, reduced lead times, and unparalleled resilience compared with conventional solar cell technologies. The company performed all tasks at its state-of-the-art facilities in Louisville, CO, and ensured the safe transport of the hardware to Sidus Space\u2019s facility in Cape Canaveral, FL.<\/p>\n

Sidus Space recently announced that it received signals from its satellite following the launch.  The new satellite is positioned to revolutionize space-based data collection and analysis with its innovative Space Platform with a Purpose and FeatherEdge AI integration. The mission aims to broaden Sidus Space\u2019s customer base across military and commercial sectors, offering tailored intelligence solutions for industries such as defense, agriculture, maritime, and oil and gas.<\/p>\n

Click here to learn more about Sidus Space’s LizzieSat Satellite Platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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