AZUR's solar cell technology used in Indian
Space Research Organisation lunar exploration mission
MONTREAL, Aug. 11,
2023 /CNW/ - 5N Plus Inc. (TSX: VNP)
("5N Plus" or the "Company"), a leading global producer of
specialty semiconductors and performance materials, announced today
that solar cell technology produced by its wholly-owned subsidiary,
AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH ("AZUR"), is being used in the third
and most recent Indian Space Research Organisation ("ISRO") lunar
exploration mission.
"AZUR solar cell technology is in high demand, and we are
especially excited to have it included in the
Chandrayaan-3 mission as it powers all aspects of the travel,
landing and exploration. The 3G30-Advanced is AZUR's latest
qualified solar cell product and provides the highest end-of-life
efficiencies in space. With various configurations in production,
our AZUR R&D team continues to exceed client expectations with
their ability to address challenging conditions with unique
solutions," said Gervais Jacques,
President and CEO of 5N Plus.
Launched on July 14, 2023, Chandrayaan-3 consists
of a propulsion module that takes a lander and rover to the moon.
The mission, which began its orbit of the moon on August
5, 2023, consists of a safe, soft landing on the moon and
exploration of the moon's surface with the rover to better
understand its composition through experiments and
observation. Expected to land near the lunar south pole
region on August 23, 2023, AZUR supplied the 3G30 solar
cells for the propulsion module (758W), the lander (738W)
and the rover (50W).
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