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Fusion42 · 14 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rocket Lab has launched the IMM Apex, a 31.5%-efficient solar cell designed for space applications that offers high power conversion efficiency, lower mass, and reduced reliance on germanium substrates, addressing cost and supply chain issues in the space power industry.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 8 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026.
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You must rethink spacecraft power design to integrate Rocket Lab's lighter, more efficient solar cells without retooling. This is your chance to cut spacecraft mass and boost mission endurance immediately.
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3 sources · first reported 8 Sep 2026 · latest 14 Sep 2026
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