Emcore deploys 100th solar powered satellite

July 12, 2012
Albuquerque, NM – Provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, Emcore Corporation, has announced that it recently achieved the Company's 100th successful satellite launch and deployment with primary power supplied by Emcore solar cells or solar panels.

Albuquerque, NM – Provider of compound semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, Emcore Corporation, has announced that it recently achieved the Company's 100th successful satellite launch and deployment with primary power supplied by Emcore solar cells or solar panels.

In June, the 100th on-orbit spacecraft powered by Emcore solar equipment was launched. Built by Space Systems/Loral and powered by solar panels equipped with the company’s high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells, the satellite will provide C- and Ku-band capacity for a variety of communications services.

"Completing 100 successful satellite launches is a tremendous milestone for Emcore and our space satellite solar business," said Christopher Larocca, Chief Operating Officer for Emcore. "We are especially proud to have achieved this milestone with zero on-orbit failures. Emcore currently has a total of 120 more satellites under contract to be launched and powered by Emcore solar equipment over the next several years. We look forward to continued success in this segment by delivering innovative, high-performance solar technology to the satellite power market."

Emcore is a manufacturer of highly-efficient radiation-hard solar cells for space power applications. With a beginning-of-life (BOL) conversion efficiency nearing 30% and the option for a patented, onboard monolithic bypass diode, the company's industry-leading multi-junction solar cells provide the highest available power to interplanetary spacecraft and earth orbiting satellites. Emcore's proven manufacturing capability, technology leadership, and high-reliability solar panels make us the supplier of choice for demanding spacecraft power systems.

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