Solar cells (SCs) are the most ubiquitous and reliable energy generation systems for
aerospace applications. Nowadays, III–V multijunction solar cells (MJSCs) represent the …

Perovskites have emerged as promising light harvesters in photovoltaics. The resulting solar
cells (i) are thin and lightweight,(ii) can be produced through solution processes,(iii) mainly …

CIGS bottom junction are attractive for space applications since they can be thin, lightweight,
27 flexible, and efficient. The ability to withstand the harsh radiation environment in space …

Ultrafast laser photoinscription of optical materials has seen a strong development in the
recent years for a range of applications in integrated photonics. Fueled by its capability to …

Solar cells for space applications are required to be tolerant to harsh environmental
conditions. Especially, tolerance against radiation and charged particles is mandatory. Here …

Metal halide perovskite solar cells have progressed rapidly over the past decade, providing
an exceptional opportunity for space photovoltaic (PV) power applications. However, the …

Terrestrial accelerator facilities can generate ion beams which enable the testing of the
resistance of materials and thin film coatings to be used in the space environment. In this …

We analyzed the simultaneous response to radiation and temperature exposure of radiation-
sensitive optical fibers doped with aluminum, phosphorus and/or Germanium in the …

Future space missions will operate in increasingly hostile environments, such as those in
low-perihelion solar orbits and Jovian magnetosphere. This exploration involves the …

The use of Liquid Crystal Variable Retarders (LCVRs) as polarization modulators are
envisaged as a promising novel technique for space instrumentation due to the inherent …