NASA Selects Solar Array Developers

WASHINGTON – NASA recently announced its Space Technology Program and chose two companies, Deployable Space Systems, out of Goleta, Calif., and ATK Space Systems, of Commerce, Calif., to develop advanced solar arrays for future spacecraft. NASA argued that high-power solar electric propulsion was one of the keys to extending humanity’s reach into space in terms of manned space travel, communications satellites, and unmanned exploration. NASA also said the new systems would feature dramatically reduced weight and size requirements.

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Solar Assemblies and Harnesses

The Sunnector solar assemblies and harnesses from Cooper Interconnect, a manufacturer of interconnect solutions for industrial harsh environment applications includes whip and jumper assemblies, parallel circuit array harnesses, home run harnesses, and custom solutions to meet the needs of complex solar projects.
 
The Sunnector was designed for quick and easy installation and to lower costs over the life of a solar installation.

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