Posts Tagged ‘outer space’
Sharp develops efficient solar cells for use in outer space
Earlier this year, we reported twice about Japan’s serious plans to go to outer space to generate solar energy and then beam it back to Mother Earth. And today, Sharp has shown the first solar cell that’s not only bendable (we’ve seen that before ) but that also withstands conditions in space. In addition, the company says those cells boast a record-high solar efficiency of 36%.
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Sharp develops efficient solar cells for use in outer space
Daily Crunch: Water Pixi Edition
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Japan to operate solar energy station in outer space
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has big plans: It wants to conquer outer space to generate solar energy by 2030.
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They now use solar technology to propel satellites
Japan is getting more active in the solar energy field in recent months , and now, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has revealed a plan under which solar photons will be used to propel satellites in outer space [JP, PDF]. The aim is to make satellites in general more energy-efficient. The JAXA says their satellite would be the first object in outer space that’s propelled by particles of light.
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Japan to flood outer space with 100 mini satellites
Japan wants to become a new force in space. The country is currently planning to launch a swarm of up to 100 mini-satellites, each costing between $3 million and $4 million. Sized at around 50cm, the cubicle-shaped satellites are supposedly not bigger than school backpacks.
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Japan to flood outer space with 100 mini satellites