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Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. has expanded its CIGS thin-film photovoltaic solutions for space applications through partnerships with NASA and NOVI Space Inc., focusing on rollable PV array blankets for Earth Observation. The company is also testing PV durability for ocean monitoring and has formed alliances with CisLunar Industries and Defiant Space Corp. to explore commercial and defense opportunities, aiming for increased collaborations in the EU by early 2026.