Spacelis creates ultra‑lightweight, radiation‑stable organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells that can be produced and operated in space, enabling low‑cost, flexible power for spacecraft, lunar and Martian habitats, and astronaut wearables. Their roll‑to‑roll manufacturing yields plastic‑based panels that maintain efficiency under harsh radiation while reducing launch mass, and the technology can also be adapted for extreme terrestrial environments.
Funding
$30K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current solar power solutions for space applications are heavy, expensive, and often degrade under intense radiation, limiting their use in spacecraft, lunar and Martian habitats, and wearable systems for astronauts.
Solution
Spacelis develops ultra‑lightweight, radiation‑stable organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells designed for production and operation in space environments. The plastic‑based cells can be integrated into spacesuits, vehicle surfaces, and modular panels, providing a low‑cost, flexible source of clean energy for Moon, Mars, and space‑tourism missions. By leveraging roll‑to‑roll manufacturing techniques, Spacelis aims to produce solar modules that maintain performance under harsh radiation while remaining lightweight enough to reduce launch mass. The technology also enables adaptation for harsh terrestrial settings, extending its utility beyond space.
Target Audience
Primary customers include space agencies, spacecraft manufacturers, and space‑tourism operators seeking lightweight power solutions, as well as research institutions developing lunar and Martian habitats.
Features
- Plastic OPV cells with ultra‑low mass per unit area, reducing launch payload weight
- Radiation‑stable active layers that retain efficiency in high‑energy space environments
- Flexible, conformable form factor suitable for integration on suits, vehicle skins, and deployable structures
- Low‑cost roll‑to‑roll fabrication process enabling scalable production
- Modular design supporting both small‑scale wearable applications and large‑scale surface arrays