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ASTI Ignites the Space Economy: Powering SpaceX's NOVI AI Pathfinder with Breakthrough Solar Technology: Ascent Solar Technologies (N A S D A Q: ASTI)
Feb 25, 2026 (PRLog via COMTEX) --
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ASTI) $ASTI Advanced CIGS PV Blankets Take Flight as the $1 Trillion Global Space Economy Accelerates
THORNTON, Colo. - Feb. 25, 2026 - PRLog -- The global space economy is on track to surpass $1 trillion by 2040—and Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ASTI) is positioning itself squarely at the center of this explosive growth.
With its advanced flexible CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) blankets now integrated into the NOVI AI Pathfinder spacecraft scheduled for a Spring launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter mission, ASTI is not just participating in the new space race—it is powering it.
ð?"¥ ASTI Solar Blankets Integrated into NOVI AI Pathfinder for Upcoming SpaceX Launch
150 Watts of Power from a Toaster-Sized Spacecraft—A Game-Changing Efficiency Breakthrough
On February 25th, ASTI confirmed that its previously delivered flexible CIGS solar arrays have been successfully integrated into the NOVI Pathfinder spacecraft. This hyperspectral imaging satellite—roughly toaster-sized—will generate 150 watts of power, a level typically reserved for much larger and significantly more expensive spacecraft.
Thanks to ASTI's tightly rollable thin-film configuration:
The NOVI mission will showcase GENIE™ (Geospatial Ecosystem for Near Real-Time Information at the Edge), an open-access, multi-sensor, edge-compute platform designed to deliver low-cost, low-latency Earth observation data and real-time geospatial intelligence.
As NOVI scales toward a broader constellation, ASTI's lightweight, high-output solar blankets could become a foundational power solution across the fleet—creating recurring commercial opportunities.
⚡ Next-Generation Power Beaming: ASTI Developing Solar Modules Capable of Generating Multiple Times More Power
Positioned to Enable Space Data Centers and In-Space Manufacturing
On February 5th, ASTI announced continued development of distributed power receiving products aimed at supporting the fast-emerging space-based energy beaming market.
Through:
ASTI is engineering CIGS modules capable of receiving both sunlight and distributed transmitted energy from power-beaming platforms.
The implications are massive.
Emerging industries such as:
Require substantial on-orbit power generation. ASTI's thin-film technology—manufactured in-house at its 5-MW Colorado facility—positions the company to supply these high-demand markets with scalable, lightweight, and resilient solutions.
CEO Paul Warley states that improved power-beaming efficiency could "enable profitable operations for space industry providers in emerging markets requiring substantial amounts of on-orbit power."
In short: ASTI isn't building incremental improvements—it's enabling entirely new business models in space.
ð?'° Capital Raised, Momentum Accelerating
Up to $25 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market
On January 26th, ASTI announced definitive agreements for a private placement of up to $25 million, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.
The offering structure included:
This capital strengthens ASTI's balance sheet as it scales production, advances R&D, and expands strategic partnerships.
Importantly, the raise follows a previously closed $5.5 million private placement—demonstrating investor appetite for ASTI's trajectory.
ð??¡️ Expanding Across Defense, Drones, and Advanced Energy Systems
Strategic Partnerships Driving Multi-Sector Growth
ASTI's momentum extends well beyond space.
Recent teaming agreements include:
These partnerships diversify ASTI's revenue pipeline across:
Few solar companies operate at the intersection of space, defense, and advanced mobility. ASTI does.
ð?"? Revenue Growth Outlook: Significant Acceleration Expected
ASTI projects:
This anticipated ramp reflects growing commercial traction, constellation deployments, UAV integrations, and defense applications.
With 40 years of R&D backing its technology, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a robust IP portfolio, ASTI has transitioned from development-stage innovation to commercialization-phase execution.
ð? Domestic Manufacturing Advantage
5-MW Production Facility in Thornton, Colorado
ASTI's vertically integrated manufacturing facility allows:
In an era of geopolitical supply chain scrutiny, domestic thin-film solar manufacturing is a competitive advantage.
ð?? Positioned for the $1 Trillion Space Economy
As governments and private companies race to build orbital infrastructure, communications networks, Earth observation systems, and in-space manufacturing platforms, power becomes the limiting factor.
ASTI's flexible, lightweight, resilient CIGS solar technology directly addresses that bottleneck.
With:
Ascent Solar Technologies is emerging as a critical enabler of next-generation space and defense systems.
Investor Takeaway
SpaceX's upcoming launch of the NOVI AI Pathfinder is more than a mission—it is a validation event.
ASTI's technology is not theoretical. It is integrated, flight-ready, and powering real spacecraft.
As the global space economy surges toward trillion-dollar scale, ASTI stands positioned to convert technological leadership into commercial growth.
For investors seeking exposure to advanced space infrastructure, next-generation solar technology, and defense-aligned manufacturing, ASTI represents a company transitioning from innovation to execution at precisely the right moment.
For more information on $ASTI visit: https://www.ascentsolar.com or https://compasslivemedia.com/asti/
Media Contact
Company Name: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc (N A S D A Q: ASTI)
Contact Person: Paul Warley, CEO
Email: sales@ascentsolar.com
Phone: (720) 872-5000
Country: United States
Website: https://www.ascentsolar.com
DISCLAIMER: https://corporateads.com/disclaimer/
Disclosure listed on the CorporateAds website
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THORNTON, Colo. - Feb. 25, 2026 - PRLog -- The global space economy is on track to surpass $1 trillion by 2040—and Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ASTI) is positioning itself squarely at the center of this explosive growth.
With its advanced flexible CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) blankets now integrated into the NOVI AI Pathfinder spacecraft scheduled for a Spring launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter mission, ASTI is not just participating in the new space race—it is powering it.
ð?"¥ ASTI Solar Blankets Integrated into NOVI AI Pathfinder for Upcoming SpaceX Launch
150 Watts of Power from a Toaster-Sized Spacecraft—A Game-Changing Efficiency Breakthrough
On February 25th, ASTI confirmed that its previously delivered flexible CIGS solar arrays have been successfully integrated into the NOVI Pathfinder spacecraft. This hyperspectral imaging satellite—roughly toaster-sized—will generate 150 watts of power, a level typically reserved for much larger and significantly more expensive spacecraft.
Thanks to ASTI's tightly rollable thin-film configuration:
- Minimized stowed volume
- Reduced launch weight
- Increased mission efficiency
- Lower overall constellation deployment costs
The NOVI mission will showcase GENIE™ (Geospatial Ecosystem for Near Real-Time Information at the Edge), an open-access, multi-sensor, edge-compute platform designed to deliver low-cost, low-latency Earth observation data and real-time geospatial intelligence.
As NOVI scales toward a broader constellation, ASTI's lightweight, high-output solar blankets could become a foundational power solution across the fleet—creating recurring commercial opportunities.
⚡ Next-Generation Power Beaming: ASTI Developing Solar Modules Capable of Generating Multiple Times More Power
Positioned to Enable Space Data Centers and In-Space Manufacturing
On February 5th, ASTI announced continued development of distributed power receiving products aimed at supporting the fast-emerging space-based energy beaming market.
Through:
- Internally funded R&D
- Collaborative Agreement Notice program work with NASA's Marshall and Glenn Research Centers
- Strategic partnerships including CisLunar Industries
ASTI is engineering CIGS modules capable of receiving both sunlight and distributed transmitted energy from power-beaming platforms.
The implications are massive.
Emerging industries such as:
- Space data centers
- In-space manufacturing
- On-orbit infrastructure
Require substantial on-orbit power generation. ASTI's thin-film technology—manufactured in-house at its 5-MW Colorado facility—positions the company to supply these high-demand markets with scalable, lightweight, and resilient solutions.
CEO Paul Warley states that improved power-beaming efficiency could "enable profitable operations for space industry providers in emerging markets requiring substantial amounts of on-orbit power."
In short: ASTI isn't building incremental improvements—it's enabling entirely new business models in space.
ð?'° Capital Raised, Momentum Accelerating
Up to $25 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market
On January 26th, ASTI announced definitive agreements for a private placement of up to $25 million, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.
The offering structure included:
- 1,818,182 shares of common stock or warrants
- Additional short-term warrants
- Purchase price of $5.50 per share and accompanying warrants
- Exclusive placement agent: H.C. Wainwright & Co.
This capital strengthens ASTI's balance sheet as it scales production, advances R&D, and expands strategic partnerships.
Importantly, the raise follows a previously closed $5.5 million private placement—demonstrating investor appetite for ASTI's trajectory.
ð??¡️ Expanding Across Defense, Drones, and Advanced Energy Systems
Strategic Partnerships Driving Multi-Sector Growth
ASTI's momentum extends well beyond space.
Recent teaming agreements include:
- NovaSpark Energy – Lightweight power solutions for drones and terrestrial defense
- CisLunar Industries – Extending spacecraft mission duration in U.S. space markets
- Defiant Space Corp. – Expanding global defense and space opportunities
- Emtel Energy USA – Advancing thin-film PV energy storage capabilities
- Georgia Institute of Technology – UAV wing integration aimed at enabling continuous flight
- Delivery of thin-film PV tech to autonomous underwater vehicle developers capable of global ocean reach
These partnerships diversify ASTI's revenue pipeline across:
- Defense
- UAVs
- Maritime systems
- Energy storage
- Industrial and commercial applications
Few solar companies operate at the intersection of space, defense, and advanced mobility. ASTI does.
ð?"? Revenue Growth Outlook: Significant Acceleration Expected
ASTI projects:
- 2026 Sales: $5 million to $20 million
- 2027 Sales: $25 million to $40 million
This anticipated ramp reflects growing commercial traction, constellation deployments, UAV integrations, and defense applications.
With 40 years of R&D backing its technology, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a robust IP portfolio, ASTI has transitioned from development-stage innovation to commercialization-phase execution.
ð? Domestic Manufacturing Advantage
5-MW Production Facility in Thornton, Colorado
ASTI's vertically integrated manufacturing facility allows:
- Rapid customization
- Commercial-off-the-shelf optimization
- Agile response to defense and civil mission timelines
- U.S.-based production alignment with domestic sourcing preferences
In an era of geopolitical supply chain scrutiny, domestic thin-film solar manufacturing is a competitive advantage.
ð?? Positioned for the $1 Trillion Space Economy
As governments and private companies race to build orbital infrastructure, communications networks, Earth observation systems, and in-space manufacturing platforms, power becomes the limiting factor.
ASTI's flexible, lightweight, resilient CIGS solar technology directly addresses that bottleneck.
With:
- Active spaceflight integration
- NASA collaboration
- Expanding defense partnerships
- Growing production capacity
- Fresh capital infusion
- Projected revenue acceleration
Ascent Solar Technologies is emerging as a critical enabler of next-generation space and defense systems.
Investor Takeaway
SpaceX's upcoming launch of the NOVI AI Pathfinder is more than a mission—it is a validation event.
ASTI's technology is not theoretical. It is integrated, flight-ready, and powering real spacecraft.
As the global space economy surges toward trillion-dollar scale, ASTI stands positioned to convert technological leadership into commercial growth.
For investors seeking exposure to advanced space infrastructure, next-generation solar technology, and defense-aligned manufacturing, ASTI represents a company transitioning from innovation to execution at precisely the right moment.
For more information on $ASTI visit: https://www.ascentsolar.com or https://compasslivemedia.com/asti/
Media Contact
Company Name: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc (N A S D A Q: ASTI)
Contact Person: Paul Warley, CEO
Email: sales@ascentsolar.com
Phone: (720) 872-5000
Country: United States
Website: https://www.ascentsolar.com
DISCLAIMER: https://corporateads.com/disclaimer/
Disclosure listed on the CorporateAds website
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